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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310991823 - Golden Peanut Company
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Golden Peanut Company
304 West Washington Ave
Ashburn, GA 31714
Mailing Address:
100 North Point Center East Suite 400, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0139
NAICS: 111992/Peanut Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: N:Dustexpl, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 07/07/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100904168 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,908 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,908 |
| Current Penalty | $7,704 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,704 |
| 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 | 05/18/2009 | 05/27/2009 | $5,250 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 05/18/2009 | 05/29/2009 | $850 | $1,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100037 B02 | 05/18/2009 | 05/21/2009 | $542 | $1,083 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 05/18/2009 | 05/27/2009 | $1,063 | $2,125 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 24, 2008, Employee #1 was walking along the right side of a rail car, which was being pulled away from a loading bin by a John Deere farm tractor. As the John Deere tractor came to a stopped position, Employee #1 unhooked the chain from the rail car, which continued to move forward. Employee #1 was crushed, in the standing position, between the right side of the rail car and the left rear tire of the John Deere tractor, and was then knocked to the ground. He was killed in the accident.
Keywords: CHAIN, RAILROAD CAR, CAUGHT BETWEEN, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR, TOWED EQUIPMENT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310991823 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |