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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: 1653596.015 - Mid Michigan Crushing And Recycling, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Mid Michigan Crushing And Recycling, Llc
1200 Main Street
Weirton, WV 26062
Mailing Address:
17195 Silver Pkwy #314, Fenton, MI 48430
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562920/Materials Recovery Facilities
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/01/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2004608 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,652 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,652 |
| Current Penalty | $21,652 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,652 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 D03 | 07/18/2023 | 08/04/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 07/18/2023 | 08/11/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100022 A01 | 07/18/2023 | 08/11/2023 | $4,018 | $4,018 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19100134 C01 II | 07/18/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $2,009 | $2,009 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19100134 C01 | 07/18/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 6. | 01003C | Serious | 19100134 C01 III | 07/18/2023 | 09/01/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on February 28, 2023, an employee working as a machine operator for a materials recycling business had been inspecting the inside of an impact crusher. When the employee was climbing out of the crusher the safety pins sheared and the housing fell. The 6,000-pound lid closed on the employee crushing his chest and killing him.
Keywords: Bypass Guard, Caught Between, Chest, Cotter Pin, Crushed, Crusher, Crusher Door, Defect, Defective, Defective Equipment, Door, Falling Object, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Machine operator, Material Handling, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Sheared
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1653596.015 | 29 | M | Fatality | Crushing and grinding machine operators |