Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301792131 - Suburban Propane
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Suburban Propane
23105 Calvin Drive
Franklin, VA 23581
Mailing Address:
25501 Bride Street, Courtland, VA 23837
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5984
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360302913 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,500 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $14,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 510001 A | 02/24/1999 | 03/02/1999 | $5,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/03/1999 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100145 C03 | 02/24/1999 | 03/02/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/03/1999 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | ARM0050 B | 02/24/1999 | 03/02/1999 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/03/1999 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100180 D04 | 02/24/1999 | 03/08/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/03/1999 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:30 p.m. on September 2, 1998, Employee #1 inadvertently activated the control lever for a hydraulic lift gate. He became pinned between the gate and the back of the bed and side support, and was killed.
Keywords: HYDRAULIC LIFT, UNSECURED, PINNED, WORK RULES, CONTROL LEVER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301792131 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
Translate