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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301015038 - High Plains Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
High Plains Corporation
412 N. First
Colwich, KS 67030
Mailing Address:
Po Box 427, Colwich, KS 67030
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2869
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/16/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/09/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101340743 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,900 |
| Current Penalty | $7,140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,140 |
| 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 | 19100178 L | 02/16/1999 | 03/12/1999 | $2,940 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 P01 | 02/16/1999 | 03/12/1999 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 Q07 | 02/16/1999 | 03/02/1999 | $2,100 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was transporting empty wooden pallets from the separating area to a storage area during pre-dawn hours in a fairly lighted area with photosensitive street lights, under foggy conditions. Employee #1 was found pinned under the forklift roll cage over his collarbone-neck area. He was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead. There were no witnesses to this accident. The road was concrete and blacktop surfaced in good condition, with a slight slope. Forklift was a Hyster 2000-lb with three pneumatic tires, two front drive wheels and one rear for steering.
Keywords: FRACTURE, PINNED, COLLARBONE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, NECK, PALLET, RUN OVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301015038 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |