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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307406413 - Bio-Plus, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Bio-Plus, Inc.
1515 Industrial Dr.
Ashburn, GA 31714
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2502, Ashburn, GA 31714
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3999
NAICS: 339999/All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 06/02/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/02/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100902634 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 13 | 3 | 16 | |||
| Current Violations | 12 | 4 | 16 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $31,600 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $34,100 |
| Current Penalty | $19,825 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | $21,075 |
| 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 | 19100022 C | 06/02/2005 | 06/14/2005 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100027 D01 II | 06/02/2005 | 06/14/2005 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100027 D02 II | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100132 A | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 06/02/2005 | 07/01/2005 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 06/02/2005 | 06/14/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01005C | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01005D | Serious | 19100146 E01 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01006 | Serious | 19100146 D04 V | 06/02/2005 | 06/14/2005 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01007A | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01007B | Serious | 19100146 H01 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 01007C | Serious | 19100146 I01 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 01007D | Serious | 19100146 J01 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 01008 | Serious | 19100146 K01 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 01009 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 06/02/2005 | 07/06/2005 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 01010 | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 06/02/2005 | 06/10/2005 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 17. | 01011 | Other | 19100157 G01 | 06/02/2005 | 06/21/2005 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 18. | 01012 | Serious | 19100242 B | 06/02/2005 | 06/10/2005 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 19. | 01013A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 06/02/2005 | 07/15/2005 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 20. | 01013B | Serious | 19101200 H01 I | 06/02/2005 | 07/15/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 21. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 06/02/2005 | 06/07/2005 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 22. | 02002 | Other | 19100132 E | 06/02/2005 | 06/10/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 23. | 02003A | Other | 19100134 C01 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 24. | 02003B | Other | 19100134 E01 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 25. | 02003C | Other | 19100134 F02 | 06/02/2005 | 06/28/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On December 4, 2004, Employee #1 and a coworker were assigned to clean peanut hulls from a hopper that had previously caught fire. The hopper measured 10.6-feet long by 20.6-feet wide by 29-feet deep and was three quarters full of peanut hulls that were sticking to the sides. Employee #1 and the coworker entered the hopper through a 30-inch long by 30-inch wide opening. They did not use proper confined space entry procedures nor was a harness used. As the coworker was located inside the hopper near the side exit ladder, Employee #1 disappeared into the peanut hull after poking the hull with a pole. The coworker immediately exited the hopper and notified the site supervisor, who contacted emergency services. Employee #1 was removed from the hopper and pronounced dead by medical personnel.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, COLLAPSE, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, SUFFOCATED, CLEANING, CAUGHT BETWEEN, HOPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307406413 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |