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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310451299 - Bay, Ltd.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Bay, Ltd.
401 Corn Products Rd.
Corpus Christi, TX 78409
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 811310/Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/2006
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 08/08/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100212786 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 01/10/2007 | 01/19/2007 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/29/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 01/10/2007 | 01/19/2007 | $6,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 01/29/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 13, 2006, Employee #1 and coworkers were operating heavy equipment in a manufacturing process. One of the machinery required a bushing, which was threaded through the eye of a hydraulic ram cylinder with the aid of a Porta Power and a variety of plates, all thread, and nuts. After inserting the bushing, a coworker started the hydraulic pressure. Employee #1, who was standing approximately 11.5 ft away, was watching the work when the thread rod broke and apiece of the rod flew off with the attached nut. The projectile struck Employee #1 in his chest, causing a red mark and small thoracic contusion. Following the accident, Employee #1 did not seek medical attention during the day. Later on in the evening, he was found in an unconscious state by a family member. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center. At the hospital, he received medical care, but died from chest injury. The cause of death was a result of blunt trauma producing hemothorax, which was fatal.
Keywords: CHEST, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, MACHINE--MISC
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310451299 | Fatality | Other | Heavy equipment mechanics |