Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1480193.015 - Suitable Staffing Solutions, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Long Beach District Office
Site Address:
Suitable Staffing Solutions, Inc.
1483 West Via Plata Street
Long Beach, CA 90810
Mailing Address:
801 West Victoria St Suite A-1, Compton, CA 90220
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561320/Temporary Help Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/27/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1614731 | ||
| Accident | 1607150 | ||
| Inspection | 1483823 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1480216 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 8:45 a.m. on June 10, 2020, Employee #1 was posting placard signage on pallets of shrink-wrapped rice products, which were placed in the staging area. This staging area was located in the warehouse area between Dock #5 and Dock #6. As Employee #1 applied placard signage to pallets, a coworker operated a propane Toyota forklift to move a double-stacked pallet of rice product into the staging area. The coworker noticed there was no additional room available in the staging area and decided that more room was needed to accommodate the additional orders. The coworker moved into the area backwards, with the load trailing. Coworker #1 did not see any people in the area and reoriented the forklift by 180 Degrees. The coworker looked to the left and looked to the right and honked the horn of the forklift before proceeding forward. As the coworker pushed the stacked pallets in unison, Employee #1 was still on the other side placing placards. Employee #1, while positioned in between a small gap created between two pallets of rice products, noticed that the pallet in front of him began to quickly move forward. Employee #1 quickly moved to the left in an attempt to escape the incoming crushing hazard. As Employee #1 moved out of the gap, Employee #1's right foot was crushed in between the pallet in front of him and another pallet behind him. This resulted in overnight hospitalization, surgery, and permanent disfigurement.
Keywords: Backing Up, Caught Between, Crushed, Falling Object, Foot, Forklift, Pallet, Struck By, Warehouse
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1480193.015 | 20 | M | Hospitalized injury | Laborers, except construction |
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