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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304020753 - Cambridge Pavers Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Hasbrouck Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Cambridge Pavers Inc.
Base Of Jerome Avenue
Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Mailing Address:
Jerome Avenue Po Box 157, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3271
NAICS: 327331/Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/08/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101380384 | ||
| Referral | 201384625 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 E01 | 05/02/2001 | 05/07/2001 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 05/03/2001 | 05/08/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100147 C06 II | 05/03/2001 | 05/08/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19100147 C07 IV | 05/03/2001 | 05/08/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19100147 D03 | 05/03/2001 | 05/08/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 31, 2001, Employee #1, the machine operator, was lubricating grease fittings inside a Zenith Consolidating Station (a special machine for concrete compression). Employee #1 did not turn off the power or lockout the energy source to the machine prior to entering the machine with the grease gun. The machine activated (apparently when Employee #1 tripped the index system light beam which controls the machine). Employee #1 called out for help when he was caught between the stone pusher and the stone clamp. Coworkers ran to the area and released Employee #1 from the machine. Employee #1 suffered crushing injuries to the chest and right arm and was transported to the hospital where he was declared dead. The medical examiner report listed the cause of death as blunt impact trauma of torso with mechanical asphyxia.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304020753 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Machine operators, not specified |