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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311270433 - F.M. Brown'S Sons, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
F.M. Brown'S Sons, Inc.
Sunny Acre Eggs, 2474 Uriffers Rd
Coopersburg, PA 18036
Mailing Address:
123 South Furnace Street, Po Box 67, Birdsboro, PA 19508
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2048
NAICS: 311119/Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/10/2008
Emphasis: S:Electrical
Case Closed: 08/08/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101321651 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 | 19100332 B01 | 07/17/2008 | 07/30/2008 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 21, 2008, Employee #1 was operating the grain auger boom of a Navistar model 2500 "glider," with company Serial Number 8. He was filling grain silos with turkey feed. Employee #1 was at the rear of the truck, operating the controls. The truck became energized when its boom came into contact with the uninsulated "C" phase conductor of a single-phase overhead power line, which was energized at 7,200 volts. The line was on the electric utility's Milford 24-01 circuit, between poles 64187s42132 and 64216s42112. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene. He had been electrocuted.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, AGRICULTURE, ELECTROCUTED, E GI IA, TRUCK, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR, TRUCK BOOM, INATTENTION, SILO
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311270433 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |