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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1019300.015 - American Mulch & Groundcover, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
American Mulch & Groundcover, Llc
13838 Hays Rd
Spring Hill, FL 34610
Mailing Address:
13838 Hays Rd, Spring Hill, FL 34610
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 541320/Landscape Architectural Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/03/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 933193 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,700 |
| Current Penalty | $11,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,700 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 07/13/2015 | 08/27/2015 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 07/13/2015 | 07/17/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 07/13/2015 | 07/23/2015 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 07/13/2015 | 07/30/2015 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100157 C01 | 07/13/2015 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 07/13/2015 | 07/23/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19100157 G03 | 07/13/2015 | 07/23/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on January 20, 2015, an employee and his supervisor were changing grates on a Morbark 6600 wood grinder/mulcher. The supervisor told the employee to take a break while he waited on customers. As he returned from assisting customers, the supervisor heard the employee banging on metal and looked up towards the top of grinder where he saw the door closing on top of the employee. Emergency services were contacted and the employee was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Caught In, Chipper, Crushing, Grinder, Lockout/Tagout
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1019300.015 | 29 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |