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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126149046 - Kiwi Distributing Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Kiwi Distributing Company, Inc.
8457a S Eastern Ave
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4225
NAICS: 493110/General Warehousing and Storage
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/06/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101057362 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $6,455 | $0 | $19,055 |
| Current Penalty | $2,700 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 11/16/2005 | 12/04/2005 | $750 | $5,000 | $0 | 12/12/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3203 B | 11/16/2005 | 12/04/2005 | $150 | $225 | $0 | 12/12/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3364 A | 11/16/2005 | 12/04/2005 | $0 | $225 | $0 | 12/12/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 3650 S07 | 11/16/2005 | 12/04/2005 | $0 | $420 | $0 | 12/12/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 3650 S12 | 11/16/2005 | 12/04/2005 | $0 | $250 | $0 | 12/12/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 3668 A02 | 11/16/2005 | 12/04/2005 | $0 | $335 | $0 | 12/12/2005 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 02001 | Serious | 3650 S05 | 11/16/2005 | 12/04/2005 | $2,700 | $12,600 | $0 | 12/12/2005 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 5, 2005, Employee #1, a forklift operator with Kiwi Distributing Company, Inc. (a distributor for Whole Foods Market), was operating a Crown standup forklift (Model Number RR3000, Serial Number 1A188935) southbound in on aisle between rows to retrieve a pallet. Employee #1 was facing to the west side and the forks were facing the north. When he realized that he was getting too close to the south wall, he removed his foot from the deadman brake to stop the forklift. At this time, his left foot was placed outside the operator platform of the forklift. The forklift slowed down but continued to move toward the wall. It collided with the south wall and his left foot was caught between the wall and the forklift. Employee #1 used his right foot to press both pedals on the forklift to move the forklift away from the wall and release his left foot. He fell to the floor and was assisted by a coworker. Emergency responders transported Employee #1 to the Los Angeles County USC Medical Center, where he was admitted for surgery and he was hospitalized for a week. He was later transferred to Centinela Hospital, where his left foot was partially amputated. The forklift truck was inspected after the accident and was found to be in working order.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, WALL, DEADMAN CONTROL, CAUGHT BETWEEN, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, INEXPERIENCE, BACKING UP, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126149046 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |