Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103289427 - Vans Cartage, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Vans Cartage, Inc.
5206 North Detroit Avenue
Toledo, OH 43612
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4231
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/23/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/02/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360714075 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 10/30/1987 | 11/02/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19040002 A | 10/30/1987 | 11/17/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
THE DRIVER OF A TRACTOR TRAILER BACKED HIS RIG UP TO A LOADING DOCK AND GOT OUT TO INSTALL WHEEL CHOCKS. HE DECIDED THAT THE TRAILER WAS NOT POSITIONED EXACTLY AS HE WANTED IT SO HE GOT BACK IN THE TRUCK AND PULLED THE RIG FORWARD. HE WAS UNAWARE THAT EMPLOYEE #1 HAD ALREADY BEGUN LOADING THE TRAILER THE INDUSTRIAL TRUCK WHICH EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OPERATING WAS HALF ON THE TRAILER WHEN IT MOVED FORWARD. THE FORKLIFT SLIPPED DOWN BETWEEN THE TRAILER AND THE DOCK PLATE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS PINNED (WITH THE STEERING WHEEL PRESSING ON HIS CHEST) BETWEEN THE FORKLIFT AND THE DOCK. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TRANSPORTED TO ST. VINCENT'S HOSPITAL WHERE HE DIED THREE HOURS LATER.
Keywords: LOADING, WORK RULES, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, INATTENTION, CHEST, DOCK, PINNED, CRUSHED, TRAILER, LOADING DOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103289427 | Occupation Not Listed |
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