Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110457744 - Royal Oak Enterprises, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Royal Oak Enterprises, Inc.
Hwy Ff, Off Of Hwy 60
Ellsinore, MO 63937
Mailing Address:
Rt. 2, Box 2640, Ellsinore, MO 63937
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2861
NAICS: 325191/Gum and Wood Chemical Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/18/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/11/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361798408 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
| Current Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
| 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 | 19100023 D01 IV | 07/18/2005 | 08/11/2005 | $1,125 | $1,125 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040032 A01 | 07/18/2005 | 07/22/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19040032 B04 | 07/18/2005 | 07/22/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
The kiln foreman and Employee #1 went to relight a charcoal kiln. The kiln was lit during the early morning (third shift). The temperature of the kiln did not continue to rise and peak in a normal manner during the charcoal making process. The temperature started to rise than fell during the start of day shift. Employee #1 called the kiln foreman. Both the kiln foreman and Employee #1 went to the kiln that had the temperature drop. They tried to relight the kiln when a "burp" occurred, and the doors were blown off of the kiln. Employee #1 was thrown approximately 35 ft. The kiln foreman was thrown approximately 42 ft. Employee #1 later died from head trauma. The kiln foreman survived with broken bones and other injuries. The original report did not have an Injury Line for the foreman.
Keywords: FURNACE, HEAD, HEAT, KILN, EXPLOSION, CONCUSSION, DOOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110457744 | Fatality | Concussion | Laborers, except construction |
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