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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303380067 - Indalex America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Indalex America, Inc.
2905 Old Oakwood Rd
Gainesville, GA 30504
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3341
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/29/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Pwrpress
Case Closed: 09/15/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101280857 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 09/01/2000 | 09/14/2000 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 09/01/2000 | 09/28/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 09/01/2000 | 09/14/2000 | $6,300 | $6,300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working in the pit of the #3 SMS hydraulic extruder, removing scrap aluminum from a pocket under the loader, while a signalman relayed messages from Employee #1 to the press operator about when to raise and lower the loader. As he entered the rear of the pit, Employee #1 told the signalman to raise the loader, and the signalman shouted the instruction to the operator. Not seeing that the CYCLE STOP button was pushed in, the signalman shouted and gestured to the operator to push in the stops. Turning to see what Employee #1 was doing, the signalman watched as the loader fell on him. The signalman then turned again and shouted to the operator to raise the loader. However, because of the high ambient noise and a miscommunication of hand signals, the loader arm was lowered onto Employee #1. He was transported by paramedics to the local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: SIGNALMAN, WORK RULES, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, NOISE, PIT, LOADER, STRUCK BY, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303380067 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |