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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302058144 - Atlantic Coast Fisheries Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
Atlantic Coast Fisheries Corporation
200 Rear Herman Melville Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02740
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2092
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/17/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100460187 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 14 | 1 | 15 | |||
| Current Violations | 14 | 1 | 15 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $45,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,000 | $115,500 |
| Current Penalty | $45,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $70,000 | $115,500 |
| 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 | 19100037 F01 | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100037 Q01 | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100120 Q01 | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100120 Q06 IA | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100120 Q06 II | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19100134 B01 | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19100134 F02 II | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01004C | Serious | 19100134 F02 IV | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19100151 C | 01/04/1999 | 01/07/1999 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 19100157 C04 | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 01007 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01008 | Serious | 19100219 C04 I | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01009 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01010 | Serious | 19100303 B01 | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 01011 | Serious | 19100304 F05 V | 01/04/1999 | 01/07/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 01012 | Serious | 19100305 B01 | 01/04/1999 | 01/07/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 01013 | Serious | 19100305 G01 III | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 01014 | Serious | 19100305 G02 III | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 19. | 02001A | Unclass | 19100147 C04 I | 01/04/1999 | 01/07/1999 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 02001B | Unclass | 19100147 C06 I | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 02001C | Unclass | 19100147 C07 I | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 22. | 02001D | Unclass | 19100147 D04 I | 01/04/1999 | 02/22/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was standing inside a ribbon blender, cleaning the walls of the machine, while a coworker was cutting the plastic wrapping and tiewrap from the blade. Employee #1 was moving the cleaning hose when he inadvertently struck the ON/OFF switch, energizing the machine. The blender started and struck Employee #1's foot, knocking him down. He sustained lacerations up to his waist before a coworker on the ground heard his screaming and shut off the machine. Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries. The coworker inside the ribbon blender had his foot on the shaft at the end and was able to escape when the machine started.
Keywords: ROTATING KNIFE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, MIXER, STRUCK AGAINST, LOCKOUT, LACERATION, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302058144 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |