Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300392867 - Mid-South Forest Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Mid-South Forest Industries, Inc.
1750 Sims Road
Pollock, LA 71467
Mailing Address:
Rt. 2, Box 65-L, Pollock, LA 71467
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/30/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361128416 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,450 |
| Current Penalty | $1,380 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,380 |
| 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 | 19100146 C01 | 02/10/1997 | 02/21/1997 | $300 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 02/10/1997 | 02/21/1997 | $300 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100176 F | 02/10/1997 | 03/20/1997 | $600 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 02/10/1997 | 02/21/1997 | $180 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 uncoupled the fourth of a string of five open-topped rail cars that had been positioned for loading with hardwood chips. The first three cars were to be pulled ahead by a Caterpillar rubber-tired industrial truck and the remaining two cars were to be maneuvered by a stationary winch. After Employee #1 uncoupled the rail car, he followed behind the car and closed the couple. For some reason, the rail car backed up and struck Employee #1 in the lower chest, killing him instantly.
Keywords: CHEST, CLEARANCE, WORK RULES, RAILROAD CAR, STRUCK BY, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300392867 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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