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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103247623 - Smith Fiberglass Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Smith Fiberglass Products, Inc.
2700 W. 65th St.
Little Rock, AR 72209
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/31/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/07/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360154702 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19100212 A01 | 04/20/1987 | 04/23/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/22/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On March 26, 1987, Employee #1 was operating a fiberglass pipe stripping machine. The fiberglass pipe is held in place at the head of the stripper while a carriage that has jaws attached internally to the mandrel pulls it out. The carriage normally contacts various sensors at the rear to slow it, stop it and to inform lift arms to lift the mandrel up to a rack. The lift arm did not function and the carriage started back pushing the mandrel rack along with the pipe. Employee #1 leaned over in a space 14.5 inches wide between the stripper and conveyor to pick up a half section of split pushing that fell. The returning mandrel caught Employee #1 between the two pieces of machinery and struck him under the left shoulder blade, penetrated his chest and then exited out of his mouth. The puncture caused severe enough injury that Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: STRIPPING MACHINE, IMPALED, MANDREL, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103247623 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |