Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302756424 - International Media And Cultures, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
International Media And Cultures, Inc.
721 Oregon Street
Sabetha, KS 66534
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 189, Sabetha, KS 66534
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2099
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/22/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101341154 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | $2,400 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 03/22/2000 | 04/07/2000 | $1,400 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 03/22/2000 | 07/15/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 03/22/2000 | 03/27/2000 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was removing flange bolts at the top of a cyclone dryer to perform maintenance and cleaning. A 12 ft fiberglass extension ladder had been positioned on the catwalk that was 6.25 ft from the floor to gain access to the bolts. The cyclone flange bolts are 19.5 ft from the floor and no fall protection was available. Employee #1 fell to the floor and sustained fatal head injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, LADDER, CATWALK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302756424 | Fatality | Concussion | Miscellaneous machine operators, n.e.c. |
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