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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1693635.015 - Indiana Pallet Company
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Indiana Pallet Company
1000 Colfax Street
Gary, IN 46406
Mailing Address:
1000 Colfax Street, Gary, IN 46406
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2072616 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $5,400 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $5,400 |
| 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 | Serious | 22.8(1)(1)(SEC2) | 02/21/2024 | 04/08/2024 | $4,200 | $4,200 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Other | 19040032 A | 02/21/2024 | $600 | $600 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 3. | 02001B | Other | 19040040 A | 02/21/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | |||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 02/21/2024 | $600 | $600 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:30 p.m. on August 23, 2023, an employee was parking a semi tractor and trailer. When he finished parking, he exited the semi tractor and trailer. The employee walked behind the semi tractor and trailer and noticed that it was still moving. The employee attempted to run away from it but ran in the wrong direction. The employee was crushed by the semi tractor and trailer and killed.
Keywords: Crushed, Moving, Parking, Struck By, Tractor Trailer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1693635.015 | 45 | M | Fatality | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |