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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309284446 - Western Nonwovens, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Western Nonwovens, Inc.
1642 Sauget Business Boulevard
Sauget, IL 62206
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2297
NAICS: 313230/Nonwoven Fabric Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100841600 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $22,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $22,500 |
| Current Penalty | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 |
| 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 | 19100023 C03 | 09/14/2006 | 10/03/2006 | $1,000 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/14/2006 | 11/03/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C06 II | 09/14/2006 | 11/03/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 F03 I | 09/14/2006 | 11/03/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 09/14/2006 | 11/03/2006 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 C07 IV | 09/14/2006 | 11/03/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01003C | Serious | 19100147 D | 09/14/2006 | 11/03/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 09/14/2006 | 10/03/2006 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19100303 F | 09/14/2006 | 10/03/2006 | $2,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:20 a.m. on March 22, 2006, Employee #1, a temporary employee who had worked for the company approximately one month, was performing cleaning duties in the square behind the Lapper machine. Cleaning duties consisted of hand-pulling small pieces of polyester batting from grating and wall areas where it had accumulated during production. Employee #1's work area was adjacent to a 160-inch wide moving conveyor belt, which was in operation when he went to his work area to clean. Employee #1 was working alone. The conveyor area was only 20 inches above the floor. Employee #1 was found under the conveyor, with his upper body entangled in one of drive rollers under the belt. His head and chest were crushed. He died from his injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, CLEANING, INEXPERIENCE, CONVEYOR BELT, CHEST, FRACTURE, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, CONVEYOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309284446 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |