Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109196980 - Pursell Industries
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Pursell Industries
1000 West Ft Williams St.
Sylacauga, AL 35150
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2874
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/03/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/01/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360673545 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 |
| 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 | 19100022 A01 | 08/17/1994 | 08/22/1994 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100022 D02 | 08/17/1994 | 10/04/1994 | $1,375 | $1,375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100303 E | 08/17/1994 | 10/04/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:39 a.m. on August 1, 1994, Employee #1 was operating a bag and sealer machine. A false ceiling that was overloaded with fertilizer fines and granulars pulled loose and then swept down, striking Employee #1. He was knocked to the floor and covered with fertilizer. Employee #1 was killed. Employee #2, who was semi-protected by a bagger, sustained only bruises to his hip. He was treated at the hospital and released.
Keywords: COLLAPSE, CEILING, OVERLOADED, STRUCK BY, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109196980 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 109196980 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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