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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307893636 - Texas Rag Exports Inc Dba La Bodega Maria
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Texas Rag Exports Inc Dba La Bodega Maria
S. Spur 115, 5.5 Mi S Of Exp 83
Hidalgo, TX 78557
Mailing Address:
Po Box 355, Hidalgo, TX 78557
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4226
NAICS: 493190/Other Warehousing and Storage
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/03/2004
Emphasis: S:Amputations, S:Small Businesses
Case Closed: 12/23/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100211960 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,700 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $7,200 |
| Current Penalty | $3,420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,420 |
| 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 | 19100145 C03 | 11/19/2004 | 11/26/2004 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 11/19/2004 | 12/06/2004 | $900 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 11/19/2004 | 11/30/2004 | $270 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100176 A | 11/19/2004 | 11/30/2004 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100176 B | 11/19/2004 | 11/30/2004 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 11/19/2004 | 12/06/2004 | $450 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 11/19/2004 | 11/26/2004 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On July 27, 2004, Employee #1 was operating a hydraulic-powered compactor/baler machine at a large warehouse in a foreign trade zone. The machine baled used clothing into 100-lb bales. Employee #1 climbed under the machine for unknown reasons and was crushed when the machine was switched to release. Soon thereafter, he died of internal injuries. Employee #1 had received little or no training in the machine's operation. The machine's control panel labels and warning signage were poor.
Keywords: CLOTHING, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, HYDRAULIC TOOL, INEXPERIENCE, BALER, STORAGE AREA, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307893636 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Compressing and compacting machine operators |