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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306135815 - G. A. West & Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
G. A. West & Co., Inc.
Papermill Road
Mobile, AL 36693
Mailing Address:
12526 Celeste Road, Chunchula, AL 36521
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/09/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 01/19/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100451848 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 19100179 N03 IV | 06/24/2003 | 06/30/2003 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100244 A02 III | 06/24/2003 | 06/28/2003 | $4,000 | $4,900 | $0 | 07/18/2003 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 10, 2003, Employee #1 and other coworkers were loading a paper machine calendar roll into a shipping container. The calendar roll weighed 41,000-lb. Using metal dollies, they transported the calendar roll to the shipping container. They then used a porter power lift to transfer the calendar roll into the container. Once inside the shipping container, they used the porter power lift to lower the calendar roll into a wooden cradle. Employee #1 was behind the wooden cradle when they lowered the roll into it. The weight of the roll caused the wooden cradle to become unstable. It tipped over pinning Employee #1 against the wall of the container. The weight of the roll on his chest prevented him from breathing and resulted in asphyxia.
Keywords: CHEST, ASPHYXIATED, UNSECURED, PAPER ROLL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, PAPER MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306135815 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |