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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1227863.015 - Strong Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Strong Industries Inc.
3204 Point Township Drive
Northumberland, PA 17857
Mailing Address:
Po Box 108, Northumberland, PA 17857
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326191/Plastics Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/16/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1205361 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,675 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/13/2017 | 10/31/2017 | $10,000 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on April 26, 2017, an employee was aiding in the manufacture of hot tubs (RotoMold System). The employee emptied plastic material into the bottom mold when the hoist operator began to lower the upper mold into position. The upper mold section became dislodged from the hoist hook and fell onto the employee. The upper mold section weighed approximately 1,200 pounds. The employee was killed from blunt force trauma to chest.
Keywords: Crushing, Falling Object, Molding Machine, Struck By, Suspended Load
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1227863.015 | 20 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |