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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308468404 - Central Alabama Farmers Co-Op, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Central Alabama Farmers Co-Op, Inc.
2519 Us Hwy. 80 W
Selma, AL 36702
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2048
NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/20/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100452481 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| 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 | 19100333 C03 IIIA | 06/10/2005 | 06/16/2005 | $2,800 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100332 B01 | 06/10/2005 | 06/16/2005 | $1,400 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 14, 2005, Employee #1, a mechanic, and a coworker were performing maintenance on the boom of a Terra-gator liquid fertilizer sprayer, Model Number 8103. The sprayer was located under a 12 KV power line and the coworker was operating the fertilizer sprayer. As the coworker extended the booms in the direction of Employee #1 in order for him to perform the required maintenance, the boom came into contact with the power line and electrocuted Employee #1.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, AGRICULTURE, ELECTROCUTED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, MECHANIC, ELECTRIC SHOCK, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308468404 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Farm equipment mechanics |