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Inspection: 303830590 - Duke University Medical Center
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Raleigh
Site Address:
Duke University Medical Center
P.O.Box 3914 Dumc
Durham, NC 27710
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/28/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/22/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100353192 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,425 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,425 |
| Current Penalty | $5,425 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,425 |
| 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 | 01/08/2001 | 01/26/2001 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100303 G02 I | 01/08/2001 | 01/26/2001 | $1,925 | $1,925 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 25, 2000, an employee was cleaning out the collection hopper of a "TRANSVAC" pneumatic vacuum laundry collection system, when the doors closed on him. The employee may have accidentally bypassed a photocell, which acted as a safeguard to prevent the doors from closing on an individual. An investigation revealed that there was no manual procedure to lockout the machine. The employee suffered crushing injuries, which resulted in his death.
Keywords:hopper door, lockout, crushed, struck by, door, hopper
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303830590 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |