Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301827291 - Goodwill Industries Of South Florida, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Goodwill Industries Of South Florida, Inc.
1800 W. 68 St.
Hialeah, FL 33014
Mailing Address:
2121 Nw 21 St., Miami, FL 33142
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5399
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/29/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/14/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200672350 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were unloading a cart from a delivery truck that had a hydraulic lift gate. The cart had caster wheels and was loaded with clothing, weighing between 400 lb and 600 lb. The hydraulic lift was on the ground when the cart tipped over onto Employee #1. He suffered serious neck and spinal cord injuries, for which he was hospitalized. There were no wheel locks or cart stops to prevent sudden movement of the cart.
Keywords: DELIVERY WORK, FRACTURE, SPINE, WORK RULES, MECH MAT HANDLING, OFF LOADING, STRUCK BY, LOST CONTROL, CART, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301827291 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |
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