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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: 1811153.015 - Sunshine International Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Sunshine International Corp.
10550 Beaumont Hwy
Houston, TX 77078
Mailing Address:
2005 Fletcher Creek Drive, Memphis, TN 38133
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423390/Other Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/13/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2272825 | ||
| Inspection | 1811163 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,861 | $0 | $0 | $9,931 | $0 | $29,792 |
| Current Penalty | $13,903 | $0 | $0 | $3,310 | $0 | $17,213 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 08/01/2025 | 08/15/2025 | $8,110 | $11,585 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100178 L01 II | 08/01/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100178 L06 | 08/01/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19100303 B02 | 08/01/2025 | $5,793 | $8,276 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19100305 G01 IV A | 08/01/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 6. | 01002C | Serious | 19100305 G01 IV B | 08/01/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 7. | 02001A | Other | 19040039 A02 | 08/01/2025 | $3,310 | $8,276 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 8. | 02001B | Other | 19040004 A | 08/01/2025 | $0 | $1,655 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on February 28, 2025, Employee #1 exited the forklift without setting the parking brake. The forklift rolled and trapped the employee's foot, pinning him between the forklift and the container. Employee #1 was found unconscious after he fell backwards striking his head. Employee #1 later passed away.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Coma, Forklift, Head, Struck Against, Struck By, Unconsciousness, Unloading
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1811153.015 | 49 | M | Fatality | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |