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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1289396.015 - 106932 - Superior Forest Products Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
106932 - Superior Forest Products Llc
6429 West 100 North
Montezuma, IN 47862
Mailing Address:
Po Box 406, Montezuma, IN 47862
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 321113/Sawmills
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1303454 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $39,000 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $109,000 |
| Current Penalty | $88,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $88,000 |
| 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 II B | 03/06/2018 | 05/01/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 03/06/2018 | 04/09/2018 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 03/06/2018 | 04/09/2018 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 03/06/2018 | 04/09/2018 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 03/06/2018 | 05/01/2018 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 03/06/2018 | 04/09/2018 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 03/06/2018 | 05/01/2018 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 15, 2018, an employee was performing a repair weld on cant machine while lying in a pan. During work, the cant became energized, resulting in the employee's neck and head becoming pinched between the cant assembly and the steel rail. Emergency medical services was called and, upon arrival, the employee was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was determined dead.
Keywords: Electric Shock, Head, Neck, Nip Point, Steel, Welding
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1289396.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |