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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17825464 - Kenetech Facility Mgt., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Kenetech Facility Mgt., Inc.
170 Fitchburg Rd.
Westminster, MA 06450
Mailing Address:
355 Research Parkway, Meridan, CT 06450
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4911
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/11/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360387153 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,275 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,275 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19100147 C04 I | 02/25/1993 | 04/13/1993 | $0 | $1,275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 02/25/1993 | 03/03/1993 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AN ELECTRIC UTILITY EMPLOYEE WAS CLEANING SAWDUST FROM AROUND A CONVEYOR AND WAS DUMPING MATERIAL ONTO THE CONVEYOR. THE EMPLOYEE BEGAN TO DUMP A BARREL OF SAWDUST ONTO THE CONVEYOR, AND IT GOT CAUGHT IN AN IN-GOING NIP POINT AT AN IDLER PULLEY ON THE BELT. THE EMPLOYEE ALSO GOT CAUGHT IN A NIP POINT BETWEEN THE ROLLER AND THE CONVEYOR BELT. HE WAS CRUSHED AND DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
Keywords: GUARD, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CRUSHED, CONVEYOR, NIP POINT, PULLEY, CONVEYOR BELT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17825464 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |