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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1104455.015 - Triangle Distributing Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Monrovia District Office
Site Address:
Triangle Distributing Co.
11825 East Whittier Boulevard
Whittier, CA 90601
Mailing Address:
Po Box 3988, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 424810/Beer and Ale Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/25/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1034555 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $310 | $0 | $310 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $310 | $0 | $310 |
| 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 | 3212(A)(1) | 04/29/2016 | 06/03/2016 | $310 | $310 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:20 a.m. on November 29, 2015, an employee was delivering palletized product. The employee used the company-provided, electric pallet jack (Make: Caterpillar / Model: WP4500 / Serial No: 90236597) to unload product from delivery truck through one of two loading dock doors. The employee unloaded 4 pallets using the employer-provided, diamond-plate ramp spanning the gap between the vehicle and the dock. The employee was walking in front of the 5th pallet when he attempted to cross the floor opening just left of the ramp. The employee stepped into the floor opening causing him to fall forward and seriously injury his left leg and he later died.
Keywords: Fall, Loading Dock, Open-Sided Floor
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1104455.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, light |