Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1172703.015 - General Motors Fairfax Assembly Center
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
General Motors Fairfax Assembly Center
3201 Fairfax Trafficway
Kansas City, KS 66115
Mailing Address:
3201 Fairfax Trafficway, Kansas City, KS 66115
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336111/Automobile Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/23/2017
Emphasis: L:Repvehicle
Case Closed: 01/23/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1125803 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:50 a.m. on August 15, 2016, Employee #1 was talking to coworker on the West side of the drive aisle. After finishing his conversation, the employee abruptly crossed back to the East side, across the drive aisle. At that moment, a forklift carrying a single material container, was driving forward in the drive aisle and struck Employee #1. The employee was knocked to the ground, and struck a second time when the material container slid off of the forklift. The employee was hospitalized for their injuries.
Keywords: Fall, Falling Object, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1172703.015 | 24 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed |
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