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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114804917 - Northwest Airlines Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Northwest Airlines Inc
Detroit Metro Airport
Detroit, MI 48242
Mailing Address:
Detroit Metro Airport #2602/World Gateway Place, Detroit, MI 48242
Union Status: Union
SIC:4512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/28/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360998942 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,125 |
| Current Penalty | $2,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,125 |
| 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 | 4081583101 | 11/30/1995 | 12/22/1995 | $2,125 | $2,125 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 3, 1995, Employee #1, of Northwest Airlines, Inc., was riding in the bucket of an aerial lift when the hydraulic extension shaft bent, causing the aerial lift bucket to drop approximately 40 ft to the ground. Employee #1 was killed when he fractured his head against the basket.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, HYDRAULIC LIFT, BOOM, STRUCK AGAINST, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, FALLING OBJECT, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114804917 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |