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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122318710 - V. Patel & Sons Inc. Dba Raja Foods
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago North Area Office
Site Address:
V. Patel & Sons Inc. Dba Raja Foods
8110 N. St. Louis Avenue
Skokie, IL 60076
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5141
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/28/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/02/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101260024 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $38,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,750 | $22,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100178 N10 | 12/23/1996 | 03/06/1997 | $750 | $1,750 | $0 | 01/14/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 12/23/1996 | 03/06/1997 | $500 | $750 | $0 | 01/14/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Unclass | 19100178 L | 12/23/1996 | 03/06/1997 | $20,750 | $38,500 | $0 | 01/14/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001A | Other | 19101200 E01 | 12/23/1996 | 12/27/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/14/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001B | Other | 19101200 H | 12/23/1996 | 12/27/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/14/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 03001C | Other | 19101200 G01 | 12/23/1996 | 01/02/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 01/14/1997 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At the end of the workday, Employee #1 parked an LP-type Daewoo forklift, model GC255, on the large dock of a warehouse. He hosed it down, either for general cleaning or to clean the dust from the radiator and air filter. When he was finished, Employee #1 returned the hose to the nearest corner wall. A coworker, who was standing at the northern side of the dock closing the dock doors, saw Employee #1 drive the forklift forward approximately 50 ft away from him and then begin to drive it quickly in reverse. The coworker may have heard the brakes being applied and said he believed that Employee #1 tried to stop. However, because of the water on the floor from the cleaning, the forklift skidded. The coworker saw Employee #1 attempt to jump from the lift as it fell off the 4 ft high loading dock. He then saw Employee #1 fall over the edge of the dock, with the forklift landing on top of him. Employee #1 sustained multiple injuries to his head, as well as lacerations, abrasions, and contusions over his shoulders, back, upper right and left arms, and inner right leg. He was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, IND TRK OPERATOR, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LACERATION, SLIPPERY SURFACE, LOADING DOCK, BACKING UP, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122318710 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |