Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100524404 - General Abrasive Company
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Site Address:
General Abrasive Company
2000 College Avenue
Niagara Falls, NY 14305
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3291
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/22/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/24/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360524292 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 | 19100178 N04 | 07/29/1987 | 08/03/1987 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 N06 | 07/29/1987 | 08/03/1987 | $500 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 O02 | 07/29/1987 | 08/03/1987 | $250 | $500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was walking across a driveway between two buildings when he was struck and killed by a forklift. The forklift operator was carrying a load that obstructed his view and he did not see Employee #1 in front of the truck.
Keywords: IND TRK OPERATOR, OBSTRUCTED VIEW, WORK RULES, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100524404 | Fatality | Other | Janitors and cleaners |
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