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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: 1694434.015 - 75830 - Southeastern Concrete Products
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
75830 - Southeastern Concrete Products
917 Frink Street
West Columbia, SC 29033
Mailing Address:
Po Box 2104, West Columbia, SC 29171
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3271
NAICS: 327331/Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/29/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2074982 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Current Violations | 12 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $36,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | $0 | $38,200 |
| Current Penalty | $36,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 | $0 | $38,200 |
| 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 D03 | 01/10/2024 | 01/17/2024 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 D08 | 01/10/2024 | 01/17/2024 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100146 D09 | 01/10/2024 | 01/29/2024 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100146 D10 | 01/10/2024 | 01/23/2024 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 01/10/2024 | 01/23/2024 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 01/10/2024 | 01/23/2024 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 01/10/2024 | 01/17/2024 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 01/10/2024 | 01/23/2024 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 01/10/2024 | 01/17/2024 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19100147 D04 II | 01/10/2024 | 01/17/2024 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19100147 F01 | 01/10/2024 | 01/17/2024 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19100147 F03 II | 01/10/2024 | 01/17/2024 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 13. | 02001 | Other | 19100146 C02 | 01/10/2024 | 01/29/2024 | $350 | $350 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 14. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C05 II | 01/10/2024 | 01/29/2024 | $350 | $350 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 15. | 02003 | Other | 19100303 E02 | 01/10/2024 | 01/29/2024 | $350 | $350 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 16. | 02004 | Other | 19100303 F03 | 01/10/2024 | 01/29/2024 | $350 | $350 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On August 25, 2023, Employee # 1 and Coworker #1, Coworker #2, and Coworker #3 were cleaning two concrete mixers. Employee #1 was paired with Coworker #1 to clean out a mixer. Employee #1 entered Mixer #1 and began chipping out the concrete build-up while Coworker #1 removed debris from outside of the machine. Coworker #2 and Coworker #3 were cleaning out Mixer #2 using the same process. Employee #1 had exited Mixer #1 and was leaning over the opening of the mixer to retrieve a power tool when Coworker#2 exited the mixer and asked Coworker #3 to bump the blades of the Mixer #2 to remove inaccessible concrete. Coworker #3 activated Mixer #1 instead of Mixer #2 and Employee #1 was caught between the rotating blades and the body of the machine. Employee #1 was pulled into the machine and was killed due to a near decapitation to the back of the skull and neck, a jaw fracture, fractures to the left elbow, and fractures to the left leg.
Keywords: Chipper, Cleaning, Concrete, Concrete Mixer, Decapitated, Elbow, Fracture, Head, Jaw, Laceration, Leg, Lockout/Tagout, Mixer, Mixer Blade, Neck, Pulled In, Skull
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1694434.015 | 41 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |