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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1197771 - Atlanta Prestressed
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Atlanta Prestressed
1655 Noahs Ark Road
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Mailing Address:
Mr Walter J Kruger Iii O/O Fisher & Phillips 3500, Atlanta, GA 30303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3272
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/13/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/16/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360653075 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/26/1984 | 12/01/1984 | $210 | $210 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 11/26/1984 | 12/01/1984 | $210 | $210 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS LUBRICATING BEARINGS NEAR THE HEAD PULLEY OF THE UNLOADING BELT CONVEYOR. HE WAS A MAINTENANCE MECHANIC AT A PRESTRESSED CONCRETE PLANT. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ON A CATWALK ABOUT 50 FEET HIGH, WHICH RAN ALONGSIDE THE INCLINED 24-INCH WIDE BELT CONVEYOR. THE CONVEYOR HAD THREE LUBRICATING POINTS. WHILE EMPLOYEE #1 WAS LUBRICATING THE BEARINGS, HE GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE HEAD PULLEY AND THE BELT. HE WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH. THE CONVEYOR WAS IN OPERATION WHILE EMPLOYEE #1 WAS LUBRICATING.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, CONVEYOR, PULLEY, CONVEYOR BELT, LUBRICATING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1197771 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |