Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17733288 - Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Boise Area Office
Site Address:
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
South Spokane Street
Post Falls, ID 83854
Mailing Address:
North 13455 Government Way, Hayden Lake, ID 83835
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/13/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360571400 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| 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 | 19100022 C | 07/29/1988 | 08/03/1988 | $245 | $490 | $0 | 08/12/1988 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100027 D02 | 07/29/1988 | 08/11/1988 | $210 | $420 | $0 | 08/12/1988 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100132 A | 07/29/1988 | 08/01/1988 | $245 | $490 | $0 | 08/12/1988 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 07/29/1988 | 08/09/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/12/1988 | R - Review Commission | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100265 C12 V | 07/29/1988 | 08/01/1988 | $350 | $700 | $0 | 08/12/1988 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on July 19, 1988, Employee #1 went to unplug the chip cyclone. It was located atop a building approximately 30 feet above the surrounding grade level. The top opening was about 36 inches in diameter and Employee #1 was observed pushing a pole into the opening the free up chips in the cyclone. It is assumed that Employee #1 either fell into the cyclone or climbed into it to kick the clog free. Employee #1's body was found on the screen deck after he had gone through the cyclone and been crushed by the 12 in. auger.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, LOCKOUT, CLOGGED, CRUSHED, AUGER, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17733288 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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