Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106623341 - National Mills, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
National Mills, Inc.
808 E. Jefferson
Pittsburg, KS 66762
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box G, Pittsburg, KS 66762
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2321
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/09/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/01/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360637623 | ||
| Complaint | 74873894 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,850 |
| Current Penalty | $4,175 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,175 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 10/02/1991 | 11/04/1991 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100219 C03 | 10/02/1991 | 10/11/1991 | $675 | $1,350 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 10/02/1991 | 10/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100219 E01 I | 10/02/1991 | 10/11/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19100305 G01 I | 10/02/1991 | 11/04/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working on the revolution counter on an Orizio rib knitting machine. Not knowing he was there, the operator actuated the machine. Employee #1 became caught in the rotating take-up mechanism, sustaining severe head and neck injuries. He was killed. Employee #1 had not locked out the machine before starting work.
Keywords: HEAD, ROTATING PARTS, REPAIR, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106623341 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |
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