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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17403361 - Brooks County Packing Company
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah
Site Address:
Brooks County Packing Company
N. Highland Ave.
Quitman, GA 31643
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 351, Quitman, GA 31643
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2011
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/03/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/25/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360133292 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $540 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $540 |
| Current Penalty | $540 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $540 |
| 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 | 19100025 D02 XII | 05/14/1990 | 05/29/1990 | $540 | $540 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee # 1 was standing on the top step of a 10-ft portable wood stepladder attempting to take down an 80-lb chain hoist that was approximately 14 ft above ground level. Employee #1 lost his balance and fell, striking a gate. He suffered two fractured ribs along with lung and liver damage. Employee #1 died approximately three months later of complications from injuries sustained in the fall.
Keywords: FRACTURE, LUNG, DISMANTLING, STEPLADDER, WORK RULES, LIVER, RIB, FALL, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17403361 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |