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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110117066 - Denver Thomas, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Denver Thomas, Inc.
3800 10th Ave North
Birmingham, AL 35222
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 96, Birmingham, AL 35201
Union Status: Union
SIC:3325
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/14/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/24/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360142590 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 03/29/1991 | 04/01/1991 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 03/29/1991 | 05/13/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was performing maintenance on a turbo unit of a sand mixer. He disconnected the air cylinder rod from the gate on the turbo unit and pushed the rod back into the cylinder. When he loosened a bolt on the turbo cover, he triggered a microswitch to close the gate. The rod moved forward, pinning Employee #1 between the turbo and cylinder. He was killed.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, CYLINDER, PINNED, WORK RULES, MIXER, LOCKOUT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110117066 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Machinery maintenance occupations |