Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102720471 - The West Company
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
The West Company
179 West Airport Road
Lititz, PA 17543
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/06/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/21/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360370290 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 L | 08/03/1990 | 09/03/1990 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
An employee was using a forklift to remove a hopper of trash. As he was turning and lifting the hopper, the forklift tipped over, trapping and crushing the employee. He died of asphyxiation.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102720471 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |
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