Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313822504 - Patrick Lovett Dba Lovett Farms
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Patrick Lovett Dba Lovett Farms
221 Country Lane
Tabor City, NC 28463
Mailing Address:
6500 Swamp Fox Highway West, Tabor City, NC 28463
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0132
NAICS: 111910/Tobacco Farming
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/06/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100362607 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 5 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $0 | $8,700 |
| Current Penalty | $4,775 | $0 | $0 | $1,275 | $0 | $6,050 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 11/10/2011 | 11/16/2011 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19280057 A06 | 11/10/2011 | 11/15/2011 | $1,575 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19280057 A11 | 11/10/2011 | 11/16/2011 | $1,100 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100142 C01 | 11/10/2011 | 11/16/2011 | $1,050 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 950225 F | 11/10/2011 | 11/16/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 950226 A | 11/10/2011 | 11/15/2011 | $1,125 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19040001 A02 | 11/10/2011 | 11/15/2011 | $150 | $200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02004 | Other | 19100142 B03 | 11/10/2011 | 11/16/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 02005 | Other | 19100142 F03 | 11/10/2011 | 11/16/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 4, 2011, Employee #1 was operating a two row random load Powell tobacco harvester. He stopped to unclog tobacco materials from the center conveyor. The defoliator was turned off, but the conveyer was still running. He was caught by the conveyor and pulled into the machine and killed. A coworker found him a few minutes later, but he could not be revived.
Keywords: CAUGHT BY, HARVESTER, CONVEYOR, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313822504 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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