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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115995862 - Varian Oncology Systems
Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office
Site Address:
Varian Oncology Systems
3030 Baltimore
Kansas City, MO 64111
Mailing Address:
3130 Hansen Way M/S F-056, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3844
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/09/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/30/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361886682 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,900 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 04/09/1996 | 05/12/1996 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C02 I | 04/09/1996 | 05/12/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 04/09/1996 | 05/12/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 04/09/1996 | 05/12/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 04/09/1996 | 05/12/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 01001F | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 04/09/1996 | 05/12/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 01001G | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 04/09/1996 | 05/12/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01001H | Other | 19100147 C07 IV | 04/09/1996 | 01/08/1997 | $250 | $6,300 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 F02 I | 04/09/1996 | 05/12/1996 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 10. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 F04 | 04/09/1996 | 05/12/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/29/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On October 14, 1995, Employee #1, of Varion Oncology Systems, and three employees of Unique Electronics were dismantling a linear accelerator. The counterbalance weight, weighing 4,000 lb, had been disconnected, leaving the head of the unit, weighing 4,000 lb, in the overhead position. In normal operation the head and the counterbalance rotate around a central axis. The four employees were moving the counterbalance weight when the head of the unit rotated downward, striking, crushing, and killing Employee #1.
Keywords: HEAD, COUNTERBALANCE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONCUSSION, DISMANTLING, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115995862 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |