Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311270516 - Rpm Recycling, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Rpm Recycling, Inc
701 North Broad Street
Wind Gap, PA 18091
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5093
NAICS: 423930/Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/05/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101321693 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 2 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 7 | 2 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,700 |
| Current Penalty | $3,990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,990 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 10/22/2008 | 11/26/2008 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 10/22/2008 | 11/26/2008 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 10/22/2008 | 12/19/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 10/22/2008 | 12/31/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100157 G01 | 10/22/2008 | 11/19/2008 | $240 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 10/22/2008 | 11/26/2008 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/22/2008 | 11/05/2008 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01006 | Serious | 19260251 A04 | 10/22/2008 | 10/30/2008 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 01007A | Serious | 19260251 B01 | 10/22/2008 | 11/12/2008 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01007B | Serious | 19260251 B06 I | 10/22/2008 | 11/12/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 10/22/2008 | 11/26/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02002 | Other | 19100145 C02 I | 10/22/2008 | 10/27/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 3, 2008, Employee #1, of RPM Recycling, Incorporated, was welding a metal chuck (approximately 660 Llbs) and was checking to ensure it was in the correct position. The weld broke on the hook, holding the chuck. Employee #1 was struck by it, and was killed.
Keywords: WELDER, WELDING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311270516 | Fatality | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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