Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310017405 - American Cotton Growers
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
American Cotton Growers
East Highway 54
Littlefield, TX 79339
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 430, Littlefield, TX 79339
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2211
NAICS: 313210/Broadwoven Fabric Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/20/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/05/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100813070 | ||
| Complaint | 203746896 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/12/2006 | 01/09/2007 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/29/2006 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was lying on the floor attempting to help clear a jammed take-up roll. While Employee #1 and his supervisor were manipulating the equipment and fabric, the roll was dislodged, rolled off its support rollers, and crushed Employee #1. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: JAMMED, ROLLER--MACH/PART, CRUSHED, DISLOCATED, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310017405 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |