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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17457078 - Nsa - Southwire
Inspection Information - Office: Frankfort, Ky 0419000
Site Address:
Nsa - Southwire
1627 Sr 271 North
Hawsville, KY 42348
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4491
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/23/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/28/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101940013 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19180032 B | 12/29/1998 | 01/11/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing on the edge of a metal lid cover on a barge being moved along the Ohio River. The cable used to pull the lid broke allowing the lid cover to slide backward. As a result, Employee #1 was propelled forward. Employee #1 died when he landed on his back on the bottom of the barge. The distance of the fall was approximately 15 feet. He died from massive internal injuries.
Keywords: BARGE, COVER, WIRE ROPE, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17457078 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |