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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304473572 - Sterling Sugars
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Sterling Sugars
611 Irish Bend Rd
Franklin, LA 70538
Mailing Address:
611 Irish Bend Rd, Franklin, LA 70538
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2062
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/11/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/05/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100552736 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $3,920 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,920 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/05/2001 | 11/26/2001 | $3,920 | $4,900 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/05/2001 | 11/26/2001 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:00 p.m. on October 9, 2001, Employee #1 of Sterling Sugars was working on the third floor near an unguarded elevator shaft. Employee #1 fell approximately 30 ft down the unguarded elevator shaft to his death. There were four floors in the Mill. The elevator shaft was guarded at all floors except the third floor.
Keywords: UNGUARDED FL OPENING, MILLING MACHINE, ELEVATOR, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304473572 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |