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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115678732 - Ballard Concrete Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Ballard Concrete Company, Inc.
410 South Washington Ave.
Greenville, SC 29610
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3273
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/28/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360496822 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 11 | 16 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 11 | 16 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,950 |
| Current Penalty | $1,980 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,980 |
| 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 C03 | 11/26/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $450 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 11/26/1991 | 12/23/1991 | $450 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 11/26/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $450 | $1,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 11/26/1991 | 12/23/1991 | $360 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19101200 H | 11/26/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $270 | $675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19100020 G02 | 11/26/1991 | 12/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 19100023 D01 III | 11/26/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02003 | Other | 19100027 D03 | 11/26/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02004 | Other | 19100037 Q01 | 11/26/1991 | 12/03/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 02005 | Other | 19100141 D02 III | 11/26/1991 | 11/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02006 | Other | 19100178 P01 | 11/26/1991 | 02/05/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 02007 | Other | 19100215 B09 | 11/26/1991 | 12/17/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 02008 | Other | 19100219 D01 | 11/26/1991 | 01/06/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 02009 | Other | 19100303 F | 11/26/1991 | 12/17/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 02010 | Other | 19100305 B01 | 11/26/1991 | 12/17/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 02011 | Other | 19101200 E01 I | 11/26/1991 | 11/29/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
While Employee #1 was running the block cuber/stripper machine, he apparently entered the machine to straighten out fallen bricks or to adjust the machine. Once past the light switch, the door activated and closed, catching Employee #1 between stacked brick and the door. Employee #1 sustained crushing injuries and died. The door pressure is 20,000 lb and it closes in 12 seconds.
Keywords: BRICK SETTING MACH, CAUGHT BY, BRICK, CRUSHED, LIGHT CURTAIN, DOOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115678732 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |