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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: 1678068.015 - Crestwood Membranes, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Crestwood Membranes, Inc
755 Oak Hill Road
Mountain Top, PA 18707
Mailing Address:
755 Oak Hill Road, Mountain Top, PA 18707
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 326113/Unlaminated Plastics Film and Sheet (except Packaging) Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Emphasis: P:Amputate, N:Amputate
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2085003 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $91,071 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $91,071 |
| Current Penalty | $60,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $60,000 |
| 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 | 19100101 A | 12/14/2023 | 12/27/2023 | $0 | $8,036 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100106 D04 I | 12/14/2023 | 01/11/2024 | $6,500 | $10,046 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 12/14/2023 | 12/27/2023 | $13,500 | $15,625 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 12/14/2023 | 12/27/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 12/14/2023 | 09/11/2024 | $13,500 | $15,625 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 12/14/2023 | 12/02/2024 | $13,500 | $15,625 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | |
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19100242 B | 12/14/2023 | 01/04/2024 | $4,000 | $6,026 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01007 | Serious | 19100243 B02 | 12/14/2023 | 01/11/2024 | $0 | $6,026 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 9. | 01008 | Serious | 19100253 B04 I | 12/14/2023 | 01/04/2024 | $5,000 | $8,036 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 01009 | Serious | 19100303 H03 | 12/14/2023 | 01/04/2024 | $4,000 | $6,026 | $0 | 01/10/2024 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:16 a.m. on June 19, 2023, an employee working as a machine operator for a plastic manufacturer was cleaning the rollers of the takeoff on Calendar 10. The employee positioned herself between a stationary roller and hydraulically operated roller. The hydraulically operated roller activated outside of any manual controls and crushed the employee's upper torso, killing her.
Keywords: Back, Catch Point, Caught Between, Chest, Cleaning, Crushed, Hydraulic Equipment, Insufficient Supervision, Lack of Engineering Controls, Lack of Work Procedures, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine operator, Plastic Mfg, Power Roller, Roller--Mach/Part, Torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1678068.015 | 53 | F | Fatality | Misc. metal & plastic processing machine operators |