At 8:15 a.m. on January 30, 2025, Employee #1, 51, was replacing burst panels on the bucket conveyor when a flash fire occurred as the top burst panel was removed. Employee #1 was struck by the flash fire and died from the injuries sustained by the flash fire. OSHA issued a 5(a)(1) citation for using hand tools that were not rated for a Class II HAZLOC…
OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1): The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to fire hazards: (a) Mill – located at 87 CR 210, Burnsville, MS – On or about January 29, 2025 employees were exposed to fire hazards while using non intrinsically safe hand tools in an area where combustible dust was present.
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $75,657 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,657 |
| Current Penalty | $44,685 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,685 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 07/22/2025 | 08/13/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | P – Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100132 D01 | 07/22/2025 | 09/04/2025 | $0 | $16,550 | $0 | P – Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 07/22/2025 | 09/15/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | P – Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100178 L06 | 07/22/2025 | 08/13/2025 | $0 | $9,457 | $0 | I – Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100178 O02 | 07/22/2025 | 09/04/2025 | $11,585 | $16,550 | $0 | P – Petition to Mod Abatement |
Source: https://www.osha.gov/ords/imis/establishment.inspection_detail?id=1804360.015