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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 955040.015 - Riverview Materials, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Riverview Materials, Inc
13050 S. State St
Riverdale, IL 60827
Mailing Address:
13050 S. State St, Riverdale, IL 60827
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562119/Other Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/2014
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 09/24/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 868726 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| 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 | 19100022 A01 | 05/27/2014 | 07/20/2014 | $2,520 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100023 A02 | 05/27/2014 | 07/20/2014 | $2,520 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100023 A08 II | 05/27/2014 | 07/20/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 05/27/2014 | 07/20/2014 | $2,520 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100023 C03 | 05/27/2014 | 07/20/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100027 F | 05/27/2014 | 07/20/2014 | $2,520 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01005A | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 05/27/2014 | 07/20/2014 | $2,520 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 05/27/2014 | 07/20/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:15 p.m. on January 15, 2014, a 59-year old male lead equipment operator was working alone preparing to shut down a wood grinding machine. In order to accomplish this task, the employee had to disengage the clutch handle of a diesel engine while standing on an elevated platform. It is believed that, in order to have greater leverage, the employee was positioned between the clutch handle and the inclined conveyor belt. At this time the employee fell backwards onto an unguarded section of a moving conveyor. The conveyor was part of a belt system used to carry discharged wood chips from a wood grinder. As the employee fell, a control valve was activated causing the direction of the conveyor belt to reverse towards the hopper wall of the grinder, which was approximately seven feet below the elevated platform. The employee was pinned between the belt and metal chute frame wall of the grinder's discharge area. Emergency personnel were summoned; however, the employee was dead when emergency services arrived and body recovery efforts were performed. The employee sustained fatal injuries to his neck and torso. There were no witnesses to the fatal event.
Keywords: Caught In, Conveyor, Elevated Work Platform, Fall
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 955040.015 | 59 | M | Fatality | Equipment Operator: Skidsteer/Bobcat |