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Inspection: 311230593 - Pallet Express, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Inspection Nr: 311230593
Report ID: 0453720
Date Opened: 10/02/2007
Site Address:
Pallet Express, Inc.
2821 Assembly Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27405
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2448
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/29/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements, S:Wood
Case Closed: 04/02/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100073634 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $17,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,350 |
| Current Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 C03 | 03/04/2008 | 03/07/2008 | $3,000 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C05 IID | 03/04/2008 | 03/07/2008 | $3,000 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 03/04/2008 | 03/28/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19100176 B | 03/04/2008 | 03/07/2008 | $800 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100178 L01 II | 03/04/2008 | 03/28/2008 | $2,200 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100178 L03 IIM | 03/04/2008 | 03/28/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01004C | Serious | 19100178 Q07 | 03/04/2008 | 03/07/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 01005 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 03/04/2008 | 03/07/2008 | $3,000 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02001 | Other | 19100023 C01 | 03/04/2008 | 03/07/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02002 | Other | 19100303 B02 | 03/04/2008 | 03/07/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02003 | Other | 19100305 J02 IV | 03/04/2008 | 03/07/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200073229
Event: 10/02/2007
Employee Is Killed When Caught in Pallet Shredder
On October 2, 2007, Employee #1 was killed, while operating a pallet shredder that shreds old, unrepairable pallets to produce mulch that was sold for landscaping enhancements.
Keywords: MACHINE OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, CHIPPER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311230593 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |