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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1780847.015 - Tforce Freight
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Tforce Freight
6150 Inkster Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
Mailing Address:
6150 Inkster Rd, Romulus, MI 48174
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 484121/ General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/2025
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed: 02/07/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2221758 | ||
| Inspection | 1793838 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on October 10, 2024, an employee working as a freight handler for a trucking company was unloading palletized cargo from a trailer. The employee removed the strap securing the freight when the freight that fell forward striking the employee. The employee was forced to the ground hitting his head on the forks of the PIV. The employee died from blunt force trauma to his head.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Concrete Floor, Falling Object, Forklift, Forks, Freight, Head, Industrial Truck, Material Handling, PIV, Palletized Cargo, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Strap, Struck Against, Struck By, Tie-Down Strap, Trailer, Unloading, Unsafe Position, Unsecured, Unstable Load
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1780847.015 | 60 | M | Fatality | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |