Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101081842 - Sterling Sugars, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Sterling Sugars, Inc.
Sterling Rd.
Franklin, LA 70538
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 572, Franklin, LA 70538
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2061
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360156681 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 12 | 18 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 12 | 18 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,240 |
| Current Penalty | $1,470 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,470 |
| 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 | 19100023 A07 | 11/19/1986 | 12/12/1986 | $140 | $240 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 11/19/1986 | 12/23/1986 | $280 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100027 D02 | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $280 | $320 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100027 D05 | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100213 H01 | 11/19/1986 | 12/03/1986 | $210 | $240 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100213 H03 | 11/19/1986 | 11/24/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19100213 H04 | 11/19/1986 | 12/03/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01005A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $280 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01005B | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 01006 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $280 | $640 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 02001 | Other | 19100179 J02 III | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02002 | Other | 19100179 J03 | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 02003 | Other | 19100179 M01 | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 02004 | Other | 19100215 B09 | 11/19/1986 | 12/12/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 15. | 02005 | Other | 19100215 A02 | 11/19/1986 | 12/23/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 02006 | Other | 19100252 A02 IVC | 11/19/1986 | 12/03/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 02007 | Other | 19100303 G02 I | 11/19/1986 | 12/03/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 18. | 02008 | Other | 19100304 A02 | 11/19/1986 | 12/03/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 19. | 02009 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 20. | 02010 | Other | 19101200 F04 I | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 21. | 02011 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 22. | 02012 | Other | 19101200 H | 11/19/1986 | 01/05/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 NOTICED THAT A STALK OF SUGAR CANE WAS LODGED IN THE TRASH DRAG LINE AT A SUGAR MILL. THE LINE WAS ABOUT 42 INCHES WIDE AND TRAVELLED ABOUT 60 FEET PER MINUTE. THE LINE WAS WAS BUILT WITH WOODEN 2 BY 4 INCH SLATS PLACED ABOUT 18 INCHES APART. THE EMPLOYEE PLACED HIS LEFT FOOT ONTO A METAL MOLDING AT THE WEST END OF THE LINE. HE WAS WEARING RUBBER BOOTS AT THE TIME. WHEN HE BEGAN PULLING AT THE SUGAR CANE STALK HIS FOOT SLIPPED AND BECAME CAUGHT IN THE WOODEN SLATS. HE WAS PULLED THROUGH THE DRAGLINE AND WAS KILLED. THERE WAS ABOUT A 3 INCH CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE METAL MOULDING AND THE MOVING DRAGLINE.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CLEANING, SLIP, LOCKOUT, ENTANGLED, DRAGLINE, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101081842 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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