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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100256403 - Bi-Co Pavers Co
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Bi-Co Pavers Co
3955 Hwy 90 East
Lake Charles, LA 70601
Mailing Address:
P O Box 650, Lake Charles, LA 70602
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2951
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360671705 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,280 |
| Current Penalty | $1,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,280 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100023 C02 | 08/09/1985 | 08/12/1985 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 08/09/1985 | 08/12/1985 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STANDING ON TOP OF SAND WHICH HAD BEEN PLACED IN THE HOPPER BIN. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS POKING THE SAND WITH A PIPE TO GET IT TO FEED TO THE CONVEYOR. THE SAND HAD BRIDGED, LEAVING A VOID BETWEEN THE CONVEYOR AND THE SAND. THE SAND RELEASED WHILE EMPLOYEE #1 WAS POKING IT. THE SAND CAVED IN, CAUSING EMPLOYEE #1 TO SLIDE DOWN INTO THE BIN. HE WAS BURIED UNDER THE SAND AND SUFFOCATED.
Keywords: SAND, STORAGE BIN, SUFFOCATED, FLOWING MATERIAL, BRIDGED MATERIAL, BURIED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100256403 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |