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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314643750 - Lg Hausys America, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Lg Hausys America, Inc.
310 Lg Drive Se
Adairsville, GA 30103
Mailing Address:
310 Lg Dr. S.E., Adairsville, GA 30103
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2541
NAICS: 337110/Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/23/2012
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed: 02/17/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100203892 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 2 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 7 | 2 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $30,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,600 |
| Current Penalty | $16,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 01/23/2012 | 02/16/2012 | $4,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 01/23/2012 | 02/16/2012 | $4,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 Q01 | 01/23/2012 | 02/16/2012 | $2,700 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 01/23/2012 | 02/16/2012 | $2,100 | $3,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100243 C01 | 01/23/2012 | 02/16/2012 | $2,100 | $3,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100303 B02 | 01/23/2012 | 02/16/2012 | $1,600 | $2,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100334 A02 II | 01/23/2012 | 02/16/2012 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19100178 L01 I | 01/23/2012 | 02/16/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02002 | Other | 19100184 D | 01/23/2012 | 02/16/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:40 a.m. on July 24, 2011, Employee #1, a 40 year old male employee was working for LG Hausys America, Inc. Employee #1 and two other workers were removing a hydraulic ram assembly to perform maintenance. The ram assembly was part of a Filter Press, a liquid-solid separation device used to reduce the volume and weight of a slurry waste by separating liquid filtrate and solid filter cake. The employees were attempting to replace a damaged seal on the ram assembly. The employees supported the ram assembly with a sling, and a pipe that span the sides of the press frame. Employee #1 had been on the conveyor located below the ram assembly to remove the lower ram head bolts from the filter assembly another coworker was performing the same task on the opposite end of the ram assembly. Both Employee #1 and the coworker exited the conveyor for final removable of all bolts. Employee #1 removed all bolts on his end of the assembly, and at some point Employee #1 got back onto the conveyor without the knowledge of his coworker. The coworker's back was to Employee #1 as he removed the final bolt from the ram assembly, it dislodged, swung backwards, striking Employee #1 in the head. Employee #1 was airlifted to Hamilton Medical Center then transported Erlanger Medical Center where he later died.
Keywords: HYDRAULIC RAM, HEAD, BOLT, CONVEYOR, SEAL, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314643750 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |