Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304713977 - Williams Bridge Company
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Williams Bridge Company
2101 18th Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3441
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/17/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 01/21/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101271724 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $30,575 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,575 |
| Current Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $11,300 |
| 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 | Other | 19100147 C04 II | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 IA | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C07 IIIA | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 E02 I | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 09/17/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 19100253 B02 II | 09/17/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $100 | $1,200 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 19100303 B01 | 09/17/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $0 | $1,375 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 01008A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 9. | 01008B | Serious | 19100147 C07 IA | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 10. | 01008C | Serious | 19100147 C07 IIIA | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | Q - National Office Adjustment | |
| 11. | 01008D | Serious | 19100147 E02 I | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 09/27/2002 | Q - National Office Adjustment |
Investigation Summary
On April 29, 2002, an employee was found to be missing after other employees returned from lunch. At approximately 1:40 p.m., a search was made for him. Blood and body parts were found in the reclaim hopper at the exit vestibule of a BCP Wheelabrator. After dismantling the wheelabrator, his dead body was found lodged in the separator on top of the machine.
Keywords: CAUGHT BY, CRUSHED, HOPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304713977 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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