Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1546175.015 - Rigidply Rafters, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Rigidply Rafters, Incorporated
701 East Linden Street
Richland, PA 17087
Mailing Address:
701 East Linden Street, Richland, PA 17087
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423310/ Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/04/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1755814 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,044 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,044 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 C04 I | 10/08/2021 | 12/30/2021 | $5,000 | $8,778 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C06 I | 10/08/2021 | 12/30/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C07 I A | 10/08/2021 | 12/30/2021 | $5,000 | $5,266 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C07 I B | 10/08/2021 | 12/30/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 12, 2021, an employee working as a machinery maintenance technician for a manufacturer of specialty lumber was attempting to determine why a machine was not working. The employee placed his hand in a Mann-Russell Electronic Generator when he contacted a hot lead. The machine was energized and not locked out. The employee was hospitalized to treat injuries to his back, arm and torso from the resulting electrical shock.
Keywords: Arm, Back, Electric Generator, Electric Shock, Electrical Wire, Electrical Work, Energized, Hand, Lack of Work Procedures, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Lumber, Maintenance, Shock, Torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1546175.015 | 38 | M | Hospitalized injury | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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