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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307680231 - Bowater Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Safety
Site Address:
Bowater Incorporated
5020 Highway 11 South
Calhoun, TN 37309
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2621
NAICS: 322122/Newsprint Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/29/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100623107 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $24,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,300 |
| Current Penalty | $24,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,300 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100146 C01 | 12/01/2004 | 12/14/2004 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100146 C02 | 12/01/2004 | 12/14/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100146 D02 | 12/01/2004 | 12/14/2004 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100146 D03 | 12/01/2004 | 12/16/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 D04 II | 12/01/2004 | 12/14/2004 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01004A | Serious | 19100147 E01 | 12/01/2004 | 12/14/2004 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004B | Serious | 19100147 E02 I | 12/01/2004 | 12/14/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01005 | Serious | 19100147 E03 | 12/01/2004 | 12/14/2004 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:53 a.m. on July 16, 2004, a two-man crew was assigned to clean four wood chip screeners. Since one of the crewmembers was unavailable, Employee #1 went to clean the machines by himself. Employee #2 heard that Employee #1 was doing the job alone and went to offer assistance. Employee #2 failed to inform Employee #1 that he was in the area. After Employee #1 completed the job, he saw a lock on an electrical switch box. Employee #1 thought it was his, and took the opened lock off to reenergize the machine. It was not until Employee #1 saw the personal effects of Employee #2 that he realized someone else was in the area. Employee #1 went back to de-energize the machine when unexpectedly it started. Employee #1 was struck by the rotating counterbalance of the machine and sustained a massive contusion to the right side of his hip. It took approximately 30 minutes to render aid to Employee #1 who eventually died of his injury.
Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, WOOD CHIPS, COUNTERBALANCE, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY, HIP, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307680231 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |