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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302026398 - Honeycomb Company Of America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Honeycomb Company Of America, Inc.
1950 Limbus Avenue
Sarasota, FL 34243
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3728
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/10/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/08/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361876261 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,650 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $8,150 |
| Current Penalty | $4,075 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,075 |
| 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 | 04/28/1999 | 12/16/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100022 A02 | 04/28/1999 | 06/01/1999 | $350 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100022 B01 | 04/28/1999 | 06/01/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100132 A | 04/28/1999 | 06/01/1999 | $425 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 04/28/1999 | 06/01/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C04 II | 04/28/1999 | 12/16/1999 | $350 | $700 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 7. | 01005A | Serious | 19100219 D01 | 04/28/1999 | 06/01/1999 | $450 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19100219 E01 I | 04/28/1999 | 06/01/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01005C | Serious | 19100219 E03 I | 04/28/1999 | 06/01/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 04/28/1999 | 05/03/1999 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on November 4, 1998, Employee #1, a production manager, was in the plant to remove military parts from autoclave Number 4 and Number 5. According to the company, the cure process was complete and the autoclaves were depressurized. Upon removing parts from autoclave Number 5, Employee #1 proceeded to remove parts from Autoclave Number 4. In order to open the autoclave door, which weighed between 2,000 to 3,000 pounds, Employee #1 had to stand to the right of the autoclave and operate a hydraulic pump which hydraulically unlocks the door counterclockwise. Upon unlocking the door, the employee opened the door approximately half way. For some unknown reason, Employee #1 walked back between the hydraulic pump and autoclave Number 3. Unknown to the employee, the door's weight caused the door to inch and swing out. The door struck Employee #1, pinning him between the autoclave door and autoclave Number 3. Employee #1 sustained an injury to his upper left arm, which was bleeding profusely, and multiple rib fractures to the left rib cage. Employee #1 managed to free himself and walked back to the office area. He called emergency medical services and collapsed onto the floor. Employee #1 received advanced life support treatment by the Paramedics and was transported to Manatee Memorial Hospital where he died.
Keywords: FRACTURE, PINNED, RIB, STRUCK BY, ARM, HYDRAULIC PUMP, DOOR MACHINE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302026398 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |