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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 110533312 - Imperial Trading Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Imperial Trading Co., Inc.
701 Edwards Avenue
Harahan, LA 70123
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4225
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/22/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/04/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360136956 |
| 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 | 12/06/1989 | 12/12/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19040002 A | 12/06/1989 | 12/20/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 attempted to lower a dock leveler plate with a Raymond stand-up forklift, model 20, total weight including battery of 6,695 lb. The loading dock and dock plate were in their neutral (normal) state 4 ft above ground level. Employee #1 backed the forklift onto the plate, causing it to drop to its lowest level (a 45 degree angle). He and the forklift fell to the concrete ground. The overhead guard in the forklift struck him across the back, crushing and killing him. Through employee interviews, it was determined that it was company policy and common practice to lower the dock plate by pushing it with the foot. Employee #1 had been verbally instructed never to attempt to lower the dock plate with a forklift.
Keywords: STAND-UP OPERATOR, WORK RULES, BACK, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOADING DOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 110533312 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |