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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112389085 - John Root & Son'S T/A Blue Ridge Lumber
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116
Site Address:
John Root & Son'S T/A Blue Ridge Lumber
State Rt. 642
Fishersville, VA 22939
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/20/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360298152 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,900 |
| Current Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,250 |
| 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 C04 I | 02/25/1993 | 03/30/1993 | $5,250 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/16/1993 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100265 C18 I | 02/25/1993 | 03/01/1993 | $900 | $900 | $0 | 03/16/1993 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, the operator, was at the rear of an edger applying oil to the rollers, shaft, and saw blades. A coworker activated the machine and Employee #1's arm and head were severely lacerated. It appears that he died instantly. The edger had been turned off, but it was not locked or tagged out
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, LACERATION, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112389085 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Sawing machine operators |