Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103905501 - Hilo Coast Processing Co
Inspection Information - Office: Hi-E-Honolulu
Site Address:
Hilo Coast Processing Co
Mill Rd
Pepeekeo, HI 96783
Mailing Address:
P O Box 18, Pepeekeo, HI 96783
Union Status: Union
SIC:2061
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/26/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/08/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360106967 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,440 |
| Current Penalty | $1,440 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,440 |
| 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 | 600002 A03 | 07/17/1989 | 06/18/1989 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 600006 | 07/17/1989 | 06/18/1989 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 610002 F | 07/17/1989 | 07/20/1989 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 640009 A | 07/17/1989 | 06/18/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 860015 | 07/17/1989 | 08/02/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:05 p.m. on June 17, 1989, Employees #1 and #2 were removing jammed sugar cane in a cleaning plant conveyor chute. At about the midpoint of the jam, the cane dislodged and buried both employees. Employee #1 sustained bruises to his left arm and the bottom of his chest; he was released from the hospital after overnight observation. Employee #2 was pronounced dead on arrival at the emergency room.
Keywords: CHEST, WORK RULES, JAMMED, CONVEYOR, ARM, BURIED, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103905501 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Crushing and grinding machine operators | ||
| 2 | 103905501 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Crushing and grinding machine operators |
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