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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314372517 - Ryalcor Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Ryalcor Inc
258 Shoreline Dr
Trent Woods, NC 28562
Mailing Address:
445 Gatewood Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0783
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Logging, S:Program Improvements, S:Tree Felling
Case Closed: 01/12/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100361872 | ||
| Referral | 202871539 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100132 F01 | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100133 A01 | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01002D | Serious | 19100135 A01 | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01002E | Serious | 19100138 A | 12/10/2010 | 12/15/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 23, 2010, Employee #1 was operating a wood chipper to mulch branches and tree limbs. While feeding the tree parts into the chipper, a malfunction occurred and Employee #1's left hand and right foot were amputated. Due to the blood loss, Employee #1 became unconscious. Employee #1 was later discovered lying face up in the in-feed hopper of a wood chipper. His head was touching the feed rollers of the machine. Additionally, the majority of the machines winch cable was found clogged inside the discharge chute of the chipper. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby medical facility, where he was hospitalized and treated for his injuries.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, WOOD CHIPS, AMPUTATED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HAND, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314372517 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |