Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122037872 - Chrysler Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Milwaukee Area Office
Site Address:
Chrysler Corporation
3280 South Clement Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53207
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 611, Milwaukee, WI 53201
Union Status: Union
SIC:4225
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/04/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/25/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360407100 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was driving a Clark forklift truck, serial #TM15-145-15, down a warehouse aisle. He lost control of the truck and struck a storage rack and an overhead door leading to the dock area. Other lift truck operators in the area heard the collision, turned toward the noise, and briefly saw Employee #1 in the driver's seat before he toppled to the warehouse floor. Employee #1 was stabilized by first aid procedures administered by coworkers and paramedics and was transported to the hospital where he died. The medical examiner's report indicates the cause of death as a heart attack. Employee #1 was taking medication for a heart condition, with no work restrictions stipulated by the company doctor.
Keywords: IND TRK OPERATOR, HEART ATTACK, COLLISION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, CARDIOVASC DISEASE, LOST CONTROL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122037872 | Fatality | Cancer | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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