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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1769499.015 - George'S Foods, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116
Site Address:
George'S Foods, Llc
501 N. Liberty St
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Mailing Address:
501 N. Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311615/Poultry Processing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall, S:Fall
Case Closed: 02/10/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2201683 | ||
| Inspection | 1777395 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 6:30 p.m. on August 15, 2024, Employee #1 had climbed a fixed ladder attached to a tanker trailer to connect a discharge hose. While descending the ladder, the employee fell approximately 10 feet to the blacktop surface below, striking his head. Emergency services responded to the scene, but the employee sustained blunt force trauma to the head and was pronounced dead.
Keywords: Brain, Climbing on Ladder, Descending Ladder, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Fixed Ladder, Flatbed Trailer, Ground, Head, Semi Tractor Trailer, Struck Against, Struck By, Tank, Tractor Trailer, Trailer, Trailer Truck, Traumatic Brain Injury
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1769499.015 | 51 | M | Fatality |