Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116511932 - Elecon Wire & Cable Co
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Elecon Wire & Cable Co
8830 Nw 102nd St
Miami, FL 33178
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5063
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/10/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/15/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361080930 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| 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 | 19100178 L | 07/23/1996 | 08/02/1996 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/09/1996 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 P01 | 07/23/1996 | 07/29/1996 | $200 | $600 | $0 | 08/09/1996 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 1996, Employee #1 was backing up a forklift after storing a shipment. He struck shelving that was against the wall, causing pallets with wire and cable to fall forward. Employee #1 jumped from the forklift and was crushed by the falling materials. He was killed.
Keywords: IND TRK OPERATOR, PALLETIZED CARGO, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, FALLING OBJECT, BACKING UP, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116511932 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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