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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300329927 - Cooper T. Smith Stevedoring Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Cooper T. Smith Stevedoring Company, Inc.
Pier B North, Alabama State Docks
Mobile, AL 36601
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1566, Mobile, AL 36602
Union Status: Union
SIC:4491
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Maritime
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/16/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100450303 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers were using forklifts to move baled wood pulp from railroad cars into a marine terminal warehouse. Employee #1 was driving his lift truck from the warehouse storage area to retrieve another load when he made a 180-degree turn toward the baled wood pulp. His forklift overturned, pinning him underneath the overhead canopy. Employee #1 sustained internal injuries and died at the scene. The forklift was equipped with a seatbelt, but he was not wearing it.
Keywords: LONGSHORING, IND TRK OPERATOR, PINNED, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, OFF LOADING, SHARP TURN, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300329927 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |