Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111224309 - The Swedish Builder
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Everett Service Location, Everett, Wa
Site Address:
The Swedish Builder
1523 Seattle Hill Rd
Bothell, WA 98012
Mailing Address:
3520 27th Pl West, Seattle, WA 98199
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6513
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/1993
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/21/1993
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| Current Penalty | $250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $250 |
| 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 | 1550061503 A 02 | 10/22/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $125 | $125 | $0 | 11/05/1993 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 1550020503 | 10/22/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $125 | $125 | $0 | 11/05/1993 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 0240002003 B | 10/22/1993 | 10/01/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/05/1993 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and another employee were placing rocks in a rockery with a forklift. The forklift, a Loed Hy-lift model #534, had been altered with large timbers to extend the reach of the forks. A chain was placed around the rock and around the timbers. The other employee was told by Employee #1 to hoist the forks. According to the other employee, the chain came off the rock when he raised the forks, causing the timbers to come off the forklift. The rock struck Employee #1 in the head. Employee #1 died of a head fracture and brain lacerations.
Keywords: CHAIN, FRACTURE, HEAD, ROCK, WORK RULES, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LACERATION, FALLING OBJECT, BRAIN, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111224309 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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