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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125946566 - United Parcel Service Supply Chain Solutions
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
United Parcel Service Supply Chain Solutions
771 Watson Center Road
Carson, CA 90745
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4215
NAICS: 492110/Couriers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/27/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/31/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362413684 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,750 | $0 | $0 | $5,375 | $0 | $12,125 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 03/02/2007 | 03/07/2007 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 03/14/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3650 T | 03/02/2007 | 03/30/2007 | $0 | $375 | $0 | 03/14/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 3661 A | 03/02/2007 | 03/07/2007 | $750 | $6,750 | $0 | 03/14/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 26, 2006, Employee #1 was heading to repair a malfunctioning dock plate. He approached the dock opening, backing a Crown pallet jack (Model Number 60 PE-27-3, Serial Number 6A115254, weight 1358 lbs) on a sloped surface. According to Employee #1, the malfunctioning dock plate was stuck in a position projecting out. His right middle leg struck the dock plate and became trapped between the plate and the pallet jack. Employee #1 was hospitalized at Long Beach Memorial Medical for a fractured right leg. After the accident, tests revealed that the actual stopping distance of the pallet jack was more than 100 in. The manufacturer's specifications indicated the stopping distance was 34 in. to 52 in. There were no witnesses to this accident. Employee #1 was not aware of the defective pallet jack's brake and indicated that was the cause of the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, REPAIR, BRAKE, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LOADING DOCK, BACKING UP, INATTENTION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125946566 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Machinery maintenance occupations |