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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1385578.015 - Howard Industries Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Howard Industries Inc.
3225 Pendorf Road
Laurel, MS 39441
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1588, Laurel, MS 39441
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 335311/ Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/16/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1436327 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $53,040 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,040 |
| Current Penalty | $53,040 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $53,040 |
| 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 | 09/13/2019 | 10/15/2019 | $13,260 | $13,260 | $0 | 10/07/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100028 B01 I | 09/13/2019 | 09/30/2019 | $13,260 | $13,260 | $0 | 10/07/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II B | 09/13/2019 | 09/30/2019 | $13,260 | $13,260 | $0 | 10/07/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II C | 09/13/2019 | 09/30/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/07/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 09/13/2019 | 09/30/2019 | $13,260 | $13,260 | $0 | 10/07/2019 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:45 p.m. on March 15, 2019, an employee was performing leak test on a transformer. An I-beam above malfunctioned and the transformer crushed the employee. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Crushed, Transformer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1385578.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Welders and cutters |