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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1711761 - Norton Co Coated Abrasive Division
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Norton Co Coated Abrasive Division
10 Ave & 25th St
Watervliet, NY 12189
Mailing Address:
Po Box 208, Troy, NY 12180
Union Status: Union
SIC:3291
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/11/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/08/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360570188 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/21/1984 | 10/22/1984 | $0 | $560 | $0 | 10/10/1984 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on June 4, 1984, Employee #1, a company mechanic, was working on a Raymond electric reach truck, model 20 R 30TT, serial #020-78-14011, company #191, that would drive only in reverse. The vehicle traveled approximately 16 feet before pinning Employee #1 against a metal storage rack. He was crushed and killed. The key switch was in the 'on' position and the battery had not been disengaged at the time of the accident. The operations and maintenance manual, form #MM63 entitled "Instructions for Troubleshooting," states on page 7-3 that whenever troubleshooting procedures require closing the key switch, the truck must be blocked up to avoid accidents caused by unexpected travel.
Keywords: REPAIR, BLOCKS, PINNED, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1711761 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |