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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300562089 - Palex - Texas, L.P.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Palex - Texas, L.P.
4850 W. Ledbetter
Dallas, TX 75236
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2448
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/13/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/20/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100781442 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,150 | $63,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,150 |
| Current Penalty | $6,275 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,275 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 02/15/2001 | 02/26/2001 | $2,275 | $3,150 | $0 | 03/08/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100178 N04 | 02/15/2001 | 02/26/2001 | $4,000 | $63,000 | $0 | 03/08/2001 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was dumping trash into a dumpster when a coworker operating a forklift loaded with pallets ran into him. Employee #1 was crushed against the dumpster and killed. The coworker's forward view was obstructed by the load of pallets.
Keywords: OBSTRUCTED VIEW, PINNED, WORK RULES, DUMPSTER, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300562089 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |