Inspection Detail

Inspection: 302928213 - Rjr Tobacco Company, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem

Inspection Nr: 302928213

Report ID: 0453720

Date Opened: 09/07/1999

Site Address:
Rjr Tobacco Company, Inc.
1001 Reynolds Blvd (Building 2-2)
Winston-Salem, NC 27105

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2959, Winston-Salem, NC 27102

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2131

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/13/1999

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/28/1999

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362721144

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200070753

Event: 08/02/1999

Employee killed in same-level fall against handle

Employee #1 was moving a type of material handling equipment called a can, which is used to transport tobacco pack after sorting, when he fell backward and struck his head on the T-handle of a bumper rail system, He suffered a fractured skull, and died as a result of his injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, SKULL, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, FALL

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302928213			Fatality	Fracture	Stock handlers and baggers

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