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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18432229 - American Fuel & Supply Co
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Memphis Office - Safety
Site Address:
American Fuel & Supply Co
3365 Asteroid Drive
Memphis, TN 38109
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5013
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/19/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360778427 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 30008 | 07/07/1986 | 07/10/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, A MAINTENANCE MAN, WAS REMOVING A LEAKING LIFT CYLINDER FROM A FORKLIFT. THE MAST WAS IN A RAISED POSITION. THE LIFT PLATFORM WAS SUPPOSED TO BE SECURED WITH A CHAIN TO THE TOP OF THE MAST WHILE THE CYLINDER WAS BEING REMOVED. HOWEVER, NO CHAIN WAS USED. WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED ON A HYDRAULIC LINE, THE UNSERCURED LIFT PLATFORM FELL ONTO EMPLOYEE #1, STRIKING HIM ON THE BACK OF HIS HEAD AND NECK.
Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, UNSECURED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, NECK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18432229 | Fatality | Fracture | Heavy equipment mechanics |