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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112404801 - Birdsong Peanuts - Franklin Plant
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Birdsong Peanuts - Franklin Plant
200 S. Mechanic Street
Franklin, VA 23851
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 776, Franklin, VA 23851
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5159
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/12/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/06/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360303424 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $990 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,990 |
| Current Penalty | $3,990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,990 |
| 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 | 19260028 A | 02/12/1992 | 02/18/1992 | $540 | $540 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19261053 B01 | 02/12/1992 | 02/16/1992 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | ELEC040801II | 02/12/1992 | 02/16/1992 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Serious | ELEC0409 B | 02/12/1992 | 02/16/1992 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Serious | ELEC0410 | 02/12/1992 | 02/16/1992 | $1,000 | $10,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING ON THE ROOF OF A WAREHOUSE, CLEANING GUTTERS AT THE EDGE OF THE 24-FOOT-HIGH ROOF. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES STOOD UP TO CHANGE POSITION AND CONTACTED A 7620-VOLT OVERHEAD POWER LINE THAT WAS LOCATED 72 INCHES ABOVE THE ROOF. HE RECEIVED AN ELECTRIC SHOCK AND SUFFERED THIRD DEGREE BURNS OVER MOST OF HIS BODY. THE SECOND EMPLOYEE FELL ON THE ROOF AS HE WAS RUNNING FOR HELP. HE BRUISED HIS LEFT SIDE AND HIS HIP. BOTH EMPLOYEES WERE HOSPITALIZED. THE EMPLOYEE WHO CONTACTED THE POWER LINE DIED ON SEPTEMBER 21, 1991, AS A RESULT OF HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: BURN, CLOTHING, E GI III, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ROOF, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, HIP, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112404801 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction | ||
| 2 | 112404801 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Laborers, except construction |