Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1347442.015 - East Gate Pallets, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
East Gate Pallets, Llc
150 Bobo Trail
Canton, GA 30114
Mailing Address:
150 Bobo Trail, Canton, GA 30114
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/17/2018
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 11/04/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1381141 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $46,410 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $46,410 |
| Current Penalty | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,000 |
| 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 | 03/11/2019 | 04/04/2019 | $9,945 | $13,260 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 03/11/2019 | 04/04/2019 | $6,962 | $9,282 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 F03 I | 03/11/2019 | 04/04/2019 | $4,973 | $6,630 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A02 | 03/11/2019 | 04/04/2019 | $6,962 | $9,282 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100213 A09 | 03/11/2019 | 04/04/2019 | $6,160 | $7,956 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on September 13, 2018, an employee was clearing a jam from a saw when the saw activated, causing the saw blade to contact the employee's neck. His throat was severely lacerated, resulting in his death.
Keywords: Laceration, Lockout/Tagout, Saw, Throat
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1347442.015 | 20 | M | Fatality | Sawing machine operators |
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