Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110030400 - International Paper
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
International Paper
525 Jaycee Drive
Hazleton, PA 18201
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2679
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/02/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/09/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101370369 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,500 |
| Current Penalty | $16,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,500 |
| 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 | 12/10/1999 | 09/05/2000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/30/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100333 B02 I | 12/10/1999 | 09/05/2000 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 12/30/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 F03 I | 12/10/1999 | 09/05/2000 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/30/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 12/10/1999 | 12/15/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/30/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 12/10/1999 | 12/15/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/30/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic, and a project engineer were performing a repair on the Number 70 Sheeter Carriage system, front-roll stands Number 1 and Number 2. The Sheeter splicer section of roll stand were shut down but not locked out. While attempting to replace a broken encoder chain, the carriage rollers suddenly and rapidly moved forward crushing Employee #1's head between the carriage roller and another roller. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: HEAD, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, CAUGHT BY, ROLLER CONVEYOR, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, NIP POINT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110030400 | Fatality | Fracture | Industrial machinery repairers |
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