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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312335136 - Gibson Welding, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Gibson Welding, Inc.
2664 24th Street
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Mailing Address:
4318 Thomas Mill Road, Brierfield, AL 35035
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3599
NAICS: 332999/All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/15/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101274884 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,400 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 10/24/2008 | 10/29/2008 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 10/24/2008 | 12/15/2008 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 13, 2008, Employee #1 was cutting metal with a torch inside a metal recycling shredder. The shredder was activated and Employee #1 was caught in the rotor and died.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CAUGHT BY, LOCKOUT, TORCH, CAUGHT BETWEEN, STRUCK BY, NIP POINT, CUTTING AND BURNING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312335136 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |