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Inspection: 314466301 - General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
General Dynamics Ordnance And Tactical Systems
4174 County Road #180
Carthage, MO 64839
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1386, Joplin, MO 64082
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562920/Materials Recovery Facilities
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/16/2010
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 02/01/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100004712 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/17/2010 | 01/19/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/14/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/17/2010 | 10/21/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/14/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 12/17/2010 | 01/19/2011 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/14/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:40 p.m. on July 12, 2010, an employee and coworkers were engaged in welding activities on an overhead air pollution control unit. They were lowering the object from approximately 40 foot overhead. The welding box came loose from the rope and fell, striking the employee in the head as he was walking below. The employee was taken to local hospital and died on July 13, 2010, as the result of his injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, WELDING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314466301 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |