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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112885991 - Charlton Orchards
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Charlton Orchards
44 Old Worcester Road
Charlton, MA 01507
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0175
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/04/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360387690 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100178 I01 | 06/20/1996 | 07/23/1996 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 06/28/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100178 Q01 | 06/20/1996 | 07/23/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/28/1996 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 H03 II | 06/20/1996 | 07/23/1996 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 06/28/1996 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had been operating a propane-powered forklift in an inside storage area for several hours when his supervisor found him on the floor. The forklift was still running, and the air was heavy with exhaust fumes. Employee #1 was transported by ambulance to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The cause of death was determined to be carbon monoxide poisoning.
Keywords: IND TRK OPERATOR, VENTILATION, INHALATION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, AIR CONTAMINATION, EXHAUST FUMES, CHEMICAL VAPOR, POISONING, OVEREXPOSURE, CARBON MONOXIDE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112885991 | Fatality | Poisoning(Systemic) | Laborers, except construction |