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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307290908 - Valley Proteins, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116
Site Address:
Valley Proteins, Inc.
6230 Kratzer Road
Linville, VA 22834
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 204b, Linville, VA 22834
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2077
NAICS: 311613/Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/11/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 11/22/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362308330 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,750 |
| Current Penalty | $9,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,250 |
| 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 | 19100304 A03 | 10/29/2004 | 11/08/2004 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/09/2004 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 10/29/2004 | 11/08/2004 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/09/2004 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100334 A02 II | 10/29/2004 | 11/08/2004 | $2,250 | $3,750 | $0 | 11/09/2004 | I - Informal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100304 A03 | 10/29/2004 | 11/08/2004 | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100304 F04 | 10/29/2004 | 11/08/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment |
Investigation Summary
On May 6, 2004, Employee #1 was performing maintenance on a press using a Miller welder. After pulling the welder up a gravel hill into the building where the press was located, Employee #1 plugged the welder into 220 volt connector. Approximately 1.5 minutes later, Employee #1 was discovered lying on the floor, about 8 feet from the electrical outlet. Emergency services were contacted and coworkers, that determined that Employee #1 was not breathing, moved him outside and performed CPR. Emergency rescue personnel took over upon their arrival; however, were unable to revive him. Employee #1 was determined dead due to electrocution.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ELECTROCUTED, WELDING, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307290908 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Machinery maintenance occupations |