Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123654634 - Bear Island Paper Co
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Bear Island Paper Co
U.S. Route 1
Doswell, VA 23047
Mailing Address:
Pob 2119, Ashland, VA 23005
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/20/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/05/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360300248 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | ||
| Current Violations | 5 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,950 | $210,000 | $0 | $2,550 | $0 | $218,500 |
| Current Penalty | $47,450 | $0 | $0 | $2,550 | $0 | $50,000 |
| 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 | 510001 A | 02/22/1993 | 02/26/1993 | $13,850 | $70,000 | $0 | 02/26/1993 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 02/22/1993 | 02/26/1993 | $13,850 | $70,000 | $0 | 02/26/1993 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 02/22/1993 | 02/26/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/26/1993 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100261 B04 | 02/22/1993 | 02/26/1993 | $13,800 | $70,000 | $0 | 02/26/1993 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 02001 | Serious | 510001 A | 02/22/1993 | 02/26/1993 | $2,975 | $2,975 | $0 | 02/26/1993 | Y - State Decision | |
| 6. | 02002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 02/22/1993 | 02/26/1993 | $2,975 | $2,975 | $0 | 02/26/1993 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 03001 | Other | 19100106 E09 I | 02/22/1993 | 02/26/1993 | $850 | $850 | $0 | 02/26/1993 | Y - State Decision | |
| 8. | 03002 | Other | 19100157 C04 | 02/22/1993 | 02/26/1993 | $850 | $850 | $0 | 02/26/1993 | Y - State Decision | |
| 9. | 03003 | Other | 19100303 G01 II | 02/22/1993 | 02/26/1993 | $850 | $850 | $0 | 02/26/1993 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
While removing a shroud from the intake side of a 19 in. positive-pressure tube, Employee #1 was apparently caught in the approximately 8,000 psi force at the entrance to the positive-pressure pump. Employee #1 was pulled into the pump and crushed to death.
Keywords: CAUGHT BY, CRUSHED, PUMP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123654634 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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