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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1282869.015 - Ethan Allen Operations, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Ethan Allen Operations, Inc
253 Main Street
Beecher Falls, VT 05902
Mailing Address:
27 Railroad Ave, Orleans, VT 05860
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 337122/Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/19/2017
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 04/23/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1292568 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $63,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,375 |
| Current Penalty | $31,687 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,687 |
| 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 | 19100146 C01 | 03/26/2018 | 04/19/2018 | $6,338 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 03/26/2018 | 04/19/2018 | $6,338 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 03/26/2018 | 04/19/2018 | $6,338 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I C | 03/26/2018 | 04/19/2018 | $6,338 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 03/26/2018 | 04/19/2018 | $6,337 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:35 p.m. on December 13, 2017, an employee entered Silo #3 to check on the performance of a repair bottom unloader auger. The auger had been doing a live run in test and the employee was caught by the auger. The employee had both legs and right arm ground off by the automatic action of the auger and suffered lacerations to his torso while trying to free himself. The employee was killed at the scene.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Arm, Auger, Laceration, Leg, Silo
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1282869.015 | 55 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |