Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101599207 - D.H. Holmes Co., Ltd
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
D.H. Holmes Co., Ltd
1000 Wholesale Pkwy
Harahan, LA 70123
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 60160, New Orleans, LA 70160
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5021
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/07/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360156723 |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 11:45 AM ON NOVEMBER 4, 1986, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING ON A WORK PLATFORM SUPPORTED BY AN ORDER-PICKER. THE PLATFORM WAS BEING HELD ABOUT 15 FEET ABOVE THE CONCRETE FLOOR OF THE WAREHOUSE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS REMOVING MERCHANDISE (BEDDING) FROM THE STOCK SHELVES AND PLACING IT ON THE ORDER PICKER CART. WHEN HE WALKED TO THE REAR OF THE ELEVATED CART PLATFORM, IT FLIPPED OVER. HE FELL TO THE FLOOR ALONG WITH THE STEEL PLATFORM, WHICH STRUCK AND KILLED HIM. THE LANYARD THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ATTACHED TO THE SAFETY BELT HAD BEEN REMOVED. IN ADDITION, PINS USED TO SECURE THE PLATFORM IN POSITION HAD NOT BEEN USED, ALLOWING THE PLATFORM TO FLIP OVER.
Keywords: PLATFORM, UNSECURED, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LANYARD, UNSTABLE SURFACE, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101599207 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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