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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300960499 - Progressive Tire Distribution
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Progressive Tire Distribution
3000 35th Ave N.
Birmingham, AL 35207
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5014
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/13/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/27/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101270171 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $23,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $23,800 |
| Current Penalty | $14,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,300 |
| 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 C01 | 01/23/1998 | 02/11/1998 | $2,950 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100176 B | 01/23/1998 | 02/11/1998 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 L | 01/23/1998 | 02/11/1998 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100178 M03 | 01/23/1998 | 02/04/1998 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100178 P01 | 01/23/1998 | 02/04/1998 | $2,950 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19100178 Q07 | 01/23/1998 | 02/04/1998 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a high-lift "order picker" at an unknown height at the time of the accident. The mast separated from the frame of the "order picker" and Employee #1 fell from the operator platform. The frame of the mast also struck Employee #1 as he fell. Employee #1 was not using a safety belt and lanyard, and the operator platform was not adequately guarded. In addition, the "order picker" had broken welds at the mast cross braces and the speed control had been bypassed. Employee #1 died from his injuries.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, INADEQUATE MAINT, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, FALLING OBJECT, UNGUARDED, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300960499 | Fatality | Concussion | Machine operators, not specified |