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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315305615 - Producers Gin Of Belen, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Producers Gin Of Belen, Inc.
5135 Highway 6 West
Marks, MS 38646
Mailing Address:
5135 Highway 6 West, Marks, MS 38646
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0724
NAICS: 115111/Cotton Ginning
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/17/2012
Emphasis: S:Hispanic, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 06/06/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101365708 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,330 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,330 |
| Current Penalty | $8,330 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,330 |
| 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 | 05/03/2012 | 05/29/2012 | $2,380 | $2,380 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/03/2012 | 05/29/2012 | $2,975 | $2,975 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19280057 A07 I | 05/03/2012 | 05/29/2012 | $2,975 | $2,975 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 F05 I | 05/03/2012 | 05/29/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 16, 2011, Employee #1 was operating a Continental Moss-Gordin cotton gin press (Model Number 730). Employee #2 and #3 were located near the press. As the press was running, there was a compromise in the machine's top seal, which failed because of metal fatigue that caused the collapse of the center column that released two columns that held the seal. The result triggered an explosion that destroyed the press. The top pieces on each of the columns were ejected along with the top seal. The top seal weighed over 6,000 lbs and landed 9 ft from the machine. Employee #1 was struck and killed by the top seal. The sheet metal roof, which was 20 ft above the machine, was visibly damaged when it was struck by one of the ejected columns. Each of the broken columns weighed over 300 lbs. In the explosion, both Employee #2 and #3 were injured. They were transported to a medical center for treatment. Employee #2 received medical care and was released; however, because of the extent of Employee #3's injuries, she not only underwent treatment, but was hospitalized for postoperative care.
Keywords: EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315305615 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Compressing and compacting machine operators | ||
| 2 | 315305615 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 315305615 | Non Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |