Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305671307 - Big Spring Mill Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Big Spring Mill Inc.
1931 Big Spring Drive
Elliston, VA 24087
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 305, Elliston, VA 24087
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2041
NAICS: 311211/Flour Milling
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/28/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362311433 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | 19100219 C02 I | 07/16/2003 | 07/22/2003 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100305 B02 | 07/16/2003 | 07/22/2003 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 07/16/2003 | 07/22/2003 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 07/16/2003 | 07/22/2003 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 07/21/2003 | 07/25/2003 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 07/21/2003 | 07/25/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 21, 2003, Employee #1 was working in the basement of the flour mill cleaning dust and debris when he got caught in the main drive shaft rotating at 800 rpm. His body was shredded, and he died at the scene.
Keywords: ROTATING SHAFT, CAUGHT BETWEEN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305671307 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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