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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105704845 - Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
Va. Tech Airport
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/27/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/12/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360786388 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 11/13/1987 | 12/16/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260300 B02 | 11/13/1987 | 12/16/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were drilling post holes for a fence. Employee #1 was operating a homemade post hole auger from a Ford 4610 tractor. The auger was dull and would not drill the hard soil. He got down from the tractor and with the auger still operating pushed on the auger for additional digging force. His clothing became caught by an extended bolt in a universal joint of the auger drive shaft, which was turning approximately 1600 rpm. Employee #1's arms were pulled off just below the shoulders and he was hospitalized.
Keywords: CLOTHING, AMPUTATED, INADEQUATE MAINT, ROTATING SHAFT, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, BOLT, AUGER, ARM
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105704845 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |