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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307293449 - Gerdau Ameristeel
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Gerdau Ameristeel
4006 Paul Buchman Highway
Plant City, FL 33565
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3449
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/23/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/13/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102408549 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $5,670 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,670 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 06/24/2004 | 06/29/2004 | $5,670 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 3, 2004, Employee #1 was assisting a coworker in moving three coupled rail cars from the yard area into the building for offloading. The rail cars were moved using a capstan puller, which had a rope with a hook at the end. It was hooked onto a rail car. The coworker operated the capstan, while Employee #1 watched the rope, which became slack. He watched the rope in order to keep it out from under the rail cars wheels. Employee #1 either slipped and fell, or was struck by a rail car and was knocked down. His arm became entangled with the rail car's undercarriage and was torn off as Employee #1 was dragged along on his back. He was killed at the scene.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, ROPE, RAILROAD CAR, FALL, STRUCK BY, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307293449 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |