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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306336819 - Smith'S Ready Mix, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Smith'S Ready Mix, Inc.
1209 Mountain Pine Road
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 146, Nashville, AR 71852
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3273
NAICS: 327320/Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/23/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/29/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100261783 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 06/26/2003 | 07/10/2003 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 06/26/2003 | 07/10/2003 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 06/26/2003 | 07/10/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 06/26/2003 | 07/10/2003 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 06/26/2003 | 07/10/2003 | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 06/26/2003 | 07/10/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19100147 D02 | 06/26/2003 | 07/10/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 walked up the side of a 100-ft-long conveyor as it was running to determine how full some storage bins were. Employee #1 reached the top when he slipped causing him to place his hand near the head pulley of the conveyor in effort to regain his balance. Employee #1's hand was caught between the belt and the approximately 17-in. drum. Employee #1's hand was pulled under the conveyor, his head stuck a nearby metal speed reducer box which snapped his neck. Employee #1 was found by the Plant Manager approximately 10 minutes. The County Coroner pronounced Employee #1 dead at the scene.
Keywords: FRACTURE, BELT, DRUM, SLIP, CAUGHT BY, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CONVEYOR, NECK, LOST BALANCE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306336819 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |