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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1724160 - North American Philips Lighting Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
North American Philips Lighting Corp
Bank St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3641
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/03/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/03/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360571111 |
Investigation Summary
A CUSTODIAN, UNTRAINED AND NOT AUTHORIZED BY MANAGEMENT TO OPERATE A FORK LIFT TRUCK, WAS GIVEN PERMISSION BY A FELLOW HOURLY EMPLOYEE TO "PRACTICE" ON THE COMPANY'S NEWLY PURCHASED "HYSTER" NARROW AISLE ELECTRIC LIFT TRUCK. THE TRUCK WAS PROVIDED WITH AN OVERHEAD GUARD BUT NO GUARD AT THE OPERATOR'S STATION IN THE STAND-UP RIDER COMPARTMENT. THE EMPLOYEE BACKED INTO EMPTY METAL CONSTRUCTED SHELVING AND WAS PINNED BETWEEN A RACK OF SHELF AND THE CONTROLS OF THE LIFT TRUCK, RESULTING IN HER DEATH.
Keywords: STAND-UP OPERATOR, VEHICLE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, UNTRAINED, BACKING UP, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1724160 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |