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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1148439.015 - W. Smith Cartage Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
W. Smith Cartage Company, Inc.
2200 Graham Street
Bartlett, IL 60103
Mailing Address:
7013 Sands Road, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 484230/ Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2016
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 08/31/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1092305 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on May 16, 2016, a worker in a tanker truck was delivering liquid asphalt to a worksite. As the worker was unloading the tanker trailer, his head was injured. There were no witnesses to the incident; however, the worker was discovered unconscious on the ground next to a tanker truck with labored breathing. He was hospitalized and died the next day as a result of head trauma from a possible fall.
Keywords: Asphalt, Fall, Head, Material Handling, Tank Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1148439.015 | 60 | M | Fatality | Truck Driver: Heavy/Tractor-Trailer |