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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108964248 - American Extrusions, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
American Extrusions, Inc.
400 Cross Plains Industrial Blvd
Dalton, GA 30719
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4477, Dalton, GA 30719
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2824
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/06/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360823520 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 03/30/1995 | 04/18/1995 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 03/30/1995 | 04/18/1995 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C07 IA | 03/30/1995 | 04/18/1995 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 C07 IB | 03/30/1995 | 04/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100147 C07 IC | 03/30/1995 | 04/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 03/30/1995 | 06/01/1995 | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 03/30/1995 | 06/01/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Shortly after the 3rd shift began, the lumas baler press machine stopped operating. When the 3rd shift mechanic and crew leader arrived at the console, Employee #1 was working in the control panel of the console. The crew leader verbally reprimanded him and told him not to do so again. The mechanic was able to restart the machine; but 30 minutes later, the machine stopped again. The same individuals arrived to get the machine to operate, but it wouldn't. An employee riding on an industrial truck screamed to tell them that a man was inside the packer. Employee #1's upper body was under the ram where he had been trying to remove accumulated fibers. He was crushed and killed.
Keywords: REPAIR, WORK RULES, JAMMED, CRUSHED, BALER, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108964248 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |