Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314639196 - Newell Recycling Of Atlanta, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Newell Recycling Of Atlanta, Inc.
1359 Central Avenue
East Point, GA 30364
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: 05/09/2011
Emphasis: L:Scrapmtl, S:Hispanic
Case Closed: 10/02/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100203819 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,250 |
| 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 | 19100106 B06 | 05/16/2011 | 05/19/2011 | $5,250 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/13/2011 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100157 E03 | 05/16/2011 | 05/19/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/13/2011 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:15 p.m. on January 6, 2011, Employee #1, of Newell Recycling of Atlanta, Incorporated, was operating a Yancey Caterpillar 966H loader. During the process of moving scrap metal, a spark from either the scrap metal or the bucket of the front loader caused an ignition. The fire engulfed the front loader, burning the loader and Employee #1, which resulted in his death.
Keywords: FRONT END LOADER, FIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314639196 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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