Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1490679.015 - Sam'S Club East, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Sam'S Club East, Inc.
3465 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06111
Mailing Address:
3465 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 452910/Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/20/2020
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed: 10/21/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1603445 | Yes | |
| Accident | 1649761 |
Investigation Summary
At 8:45 a.m. on June 8, 2020, Employee # 1 was unloading merchandise from a raised pallet onto a storage rack. The pallet was on the forks of a stand-up forklift truck. Employee # 1 called out on the radio for help. A coworker came to his aid and found him lying on the floor, partially under the raised forks of the forklift truck. Additional coworkers responded and began CPR on the employee until emergency medical services arrived. Employee # 1 suffered cardiac arrest and died.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Forklift, Off Loading, Pallet, Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1490679.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Sales support occupations, n.e.c. |
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