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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1269213.015 - 96193 - Barrier Technology Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
96193 - Barrier Technology Corporation
510 4th Street N
Watkins, MN 55389
Mailing Address:
510 4th Street N, Watkins, MN 55389
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321114/Wood Preservation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/08/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1271503 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $26,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,650 |
| Current Penalty | $26,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 01/10/2018 | 01/14/2018 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 01/24/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/10/2018 | 01/14/2018 | $1,000 | $1,650 | $0 | 01/24/2018 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:35 a.m. on October 5, 2017, an employee was working alone to replace a loose key stock on the Sweed C-Turner. The employee was positioned inside of the Sweed C-Turner to gain access to the key stock location. During the key stock replacement, the C-Frame rotated, pinning the employee between the C-Frame and rotating base frame. The employee received lacerations and crushing injuries to multiple parts of the body between the shoulders and hips. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Crushed, Hip, Laceration, Maintenance, Pinned, Rotating Parts, Shoulder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1269213.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |