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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: 1780464.015 - Sage V Foods, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Sage V Foods, Llc
5901 Sloane Drive
Little Rock, AR 72206
Mailing Address:
5901 Sloane Drive, Little Rock, AR 72206
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 311412/Frozen Specialty Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2221067 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $115,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $115,850 |
| Current Penalty | $115,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $115,850 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 04/04/2025 | 04/30/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 04/04/2025 | 04/30/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100145 C03 | 04/04/2025 | 04/16/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II B | 04/04/2025 | 04/30/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I B | 04/04/2025 | 04/30/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100147 C07 III A | 04/04/2025 | 04/30/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 04/04/2025 | 04/30/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 04/25/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on October 8, 2024, Employee #1 and Coworker #1 were troubleshooting a malfunctioning tote dumper #2 at their workplace. While attempting repairs, Employee #1 stepped between the dumper and a steel column. At this point, tote dumper #2 began to operate in its upward motion, trapping Employee #1 between the dumper and the steel column. Witnessing the incident, Coworker #2 quickly dismounted a forklift and ran to the machine, where he actuated the stop button. Coworker #2 then called for Coworker #1 to assist and radioed for help to call 911. Employee #1 remained trapped for approximately 2-3 minutes before Coworker #1 was able to bring tote dumper #2 back down. Coworker #2 helped Employee #1 to the ground, but the employee died from a crushing chest injury.
Keywords: Automatic Machine, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Chest, Crushed, Struck Against, Struck By, Tote Box, Trapped, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1780464.015 | 46 | M | Fatality | Packaging and filling machine operators |