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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1773247.015 - Afim Express Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Afim Express Corporation
11601 South Central Avenue
Alsip, IL 60803
Mailing Address:
1329 Highland Dr., Unit D, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 484110/ General Freight Trucking, Local
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/02/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2208218 | ||
| Referral | 2207621 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:13 a.m. on September 3, 2024, Employee #1, a truck driver for AFIM Express Corp., was attempting to park a semi-truck with a trailer attached at a packaging facility. After experiencing difficulty backing into the assigned dock area, Employee #1 exited the vehicle and asked another truck driver, a coworker, from a separate employer, for assistance. The coworker entered the semi-truck to help park the vehicle. While backing up, the coworker lost sight of Employee #1 and inadvertently backed the semi-trailer into a parked semi-truck, pinning Employee #1 between the parked truck and the moving trailer. Emergency services transported Employee #1 to a hospital, where he was declared dead due to laceration to the liver and bilateral pneumothorax.
Keywords: Backing Up, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Dock, Dock Worker, Flatbed Trailer, Laceration, Liver, Loading Dock, Semi Tractor Trailer, Tractor Trailer, Trailer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1773247.015 | 32 | M | Fatality | Truck Driver: Heavy/Tractor-Trailer |