Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300173507 - U.S. Can Company
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Can Company
11010 Commerce Road
Morrow, GA 30260
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/25/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200200244 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 C04 IIB | 05/16/1997 | 07/03/1997 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 05/16/1997 | 07/03/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working alone in or around the injection molding machines, He was apparently servicing machine #13, a 375 ton horizontal press that extruded plastic buckets used in the paint industry, when for some reason he fell. Employee #1 suffered a broken jaw, three broken ribs, and a neck injury, but was able to walk toward the office, where a coworker found him and called 911. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he suffered a stroke that affected his memory and other functions. He was not able to recall what actually happened and there were no witnesses to the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, MAINTENANCE, MOLDING MACHINE, RIB, FALL, NECK, BRAIN, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300173507 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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