Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306075664 - American Fiber & Finishing, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
American Fiber & Finishing, Inc.
2802 Fair Ave.
Newberry, SC 29108
Mailing Address:
P O Box 2488, Albemarle, NC 28001
Union Status: Union
SIC:2211
NAICS: 313210/Broadwoven Fabric Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/17/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/18/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100373836 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,125 |
| Current Penalty | $850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $850 |
| 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. | 02001 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/29/2003 | 02/18/2003 | $850 | $2,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a cotton waste bailer machine. The machine was a vertical motor/chain drive operated baler used to make waste cotton bales that weighed 400-500 pounds each. The employee fell through a 53-inch-long by 27.5-inch-wide by 4.5-foot-high opening. He fell approximately 7 to 8 feet and was found inside the cotton waste bailer with the ram in the down position. He received crushing injuries to his head, suffered three broken ribs, and was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, MACHINE OPERATOR, CRUSHED, FALL, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306075664 | Fatality | Other | Miscellaneous textile machine operators |
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