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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 117951715 - Pimalco
Inspection Information - Office: Region 09; San Francisco
Inspection Nr: 117951715
Report ID: 0931600
Date Opened: 05/30/1995
Site Address:
Pimalco
Tube Mill-6833 W. Willis Rd.
Chandler, AZ 85226
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 5050, Chandler, AZ 85226
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3354
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/16/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360150635 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,500 |
| 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 | 19100176 A | 10/06/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 11/01/1995 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/06/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $5,000 | $4,500 | $0 | 11/01/1995 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 O02 | 10/06/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 11/01/1995 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100178 O03 | 10/06/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | 11/01/1995 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 14436513
Event: 05/30/1995
Employee killed when crushed by metal tubes and racks
Employee #1 wanted material stacked on racks four tiers high; however, the forklift truck driver cautioned that this was against the rules. The wheel broke on the trolley carrying the tubes on the racks. Employee #1 was crushed and killed by falling tubes and racks.
Keywords: WHEEL, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 117951715 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |