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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301998944 - Sealy Mattress Company Of Albany
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Sealy Mattress Company Of Albany
99 Railroad Avenue
Albany, NY 12205
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2515
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/26/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/13/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200741437 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $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. | 01001 | Other | 19100136 A | 12/03/1997 | 01/05/1998 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was unloading crated units of Sealy mattress springs from a truck. The crated units, which were made and packaged at a different Sealy plant, contained 15 compressed spring units under high pressure, held together with wires. While Employee #1 was stacking the units against a wall, one of them burst open, throwing him across the room and onto the floor. He was knocked unconscious for a short time, but did not suffer any significant injuries.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, UNSECURED, HIGH PRESSURE, OFF LOADING, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301998944 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Traffic, shipping and receiving clerks |