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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18741082 - Columbia-Whittle Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Lynchburg (Field Office) - Safety 0355117
Site Address:
Columbia-Whittle Corp.
100 Paul Road
Chatham, VA 24531
Mailing Address:
Drawer F, Chatham, VA 24531
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2436
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/27/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360789010 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 5 | 12 | |||
| Current Violations | 7 | 5 | 12 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,280 |
| Current Penalty | $3,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,280 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100023 A08 | 03/23/1988 | 03/26/1988 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 03/23/1988 | 06/20/1988 | $320 | $320 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 A04 | 03/23/1988 | 06/20/1988 | $560 | $560 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100178 L | 03/23/1988 | 06/20/1988 | $640 | $640 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100178 O02 | 03/23/1988 | 06/20/1988 | $560 | $560 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 03/23/1988 | 03/26/1988 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19100219 F03 | 03/23/1988 | 03/26/1988 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | ARM001103 A | 03/23/1988 | 03/26/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02002 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 03/23/1988 | 05/24/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02003 | Other | 19101200 F04 I | 03/23/1988 | 05/25/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02004 | Other | 19101200 G01 | 03/23/1988 | 05/25/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02005 | Other | 19101200 H | 03/23/1988 | 05/25/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OPERATING A FORKLIFT TRUCK IN THE WAREHOUSE. HE PICKED UP THREE BUNDLES OF PLYWOOD CORE WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 12,00 POUNDS. THE FORKLIFT'S MAXIMUN LIFTING CAPACITY WAS ONLY 8,000 POUNDS. WHEN EMPLOYEE #1 TIPPED THE LOAD BACK TOWARDS THE OVERHEAD GUARD THE TOP BUNDLE FELL OFF THE FORKS ONTO THE OVERHEAD GUARD. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT BROKE A WELD ON THE OVERHEAD GUARD AND CRUSHED IT DOWNWARD ONTO EMPLOYEE #1'S HEAD. HE WAS KILLED INSTANTLY.
Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, BROKEN WELD, OVERHEAD GUARD, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18741082 | Fatality | Fracture | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |