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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1606520.015 - County Of Spotsylvania, Virginia
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
County Of Spotsylvania, Virginia
5917 Harrison Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
Mailing Address:
600 Hudgins Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562212/Solid Waste Landfill
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/03/2023
Emphasis: S:Fri
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1916376 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $30,874 | $265,528 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $296,402 |
| Current Penalty | $30,874 | $265,528 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $296,402 |
| 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 | 16VAC25-60-120 | 01/03/2023 | 01/31/2023 | $13,434 | $13,434 | $0 | 01/13/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100146 D03 VI | 01/03/2023 | 01/31/2023 | $12,090 | $12,090 | $0 | 01/13/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 01/03/2023 | 01/31/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 01/03/2023 | 01/31/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/13/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 01/03/2023 | 01/31/2023 | $5,350 | $5,350 | $0 | 01/13/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 02001 | Willful | 16VAC25-60-120 | 01/03/2023 | 02/22/2023 | $132,764 | $132,764 | $0 | 01/13/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 02002 | Willful | 19100147 C07 I | 01/03/2023 | 01/31/2023 | $132,764 | $132,764 | $0 | 01/13/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 8:30 a.m. on July 7, 2022, an employee was removing a piece of metal beneath the hydraulic cylinder of a Marathon Pre Crusher, Model Number 575-D/PC, Serial Number 51570230. The compactor ram was actuated via the operator station, crushing the employee. The employee was killed as a result of blunt force trauma to the abdomen.
Keywords: Abdomen, Blunt force trauma, Caught In, Crushed, Trash Compactor, Waste Proc Fac
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1606520.015 | 28 | M | Fatality | Heavy equipment mechanics |