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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303774871 - Elberta Crate & Box Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Elberta Crate & Box Co.
606 Dothan Rd.
Bainbridge, GA 39817
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 760, Bainbridge, GA 39817
Union Status: Union
SIC:2449
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/2003
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputations
Case Closed: 01/16/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100902188 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 12/09/2003 | 01/20/2004 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 E02 II | 12/09/2003 | 01/20/2004 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 F03 II | 12/09/2003 | 01/20/2004 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 19, 2003, an employee was cleaning a fan blower when the power was turned back on. The employee had reached into the fan by placing his right arm and head into the fan blower. When the power was turned on and the fan motor started, the employee's right arm was amputated at the shoulder. He also received lacerations to the front and rear of his head.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, FAN, FAN BLADE, SHOULDER, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, HAND
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303774871 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |