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Inspection: 301855359 - Fargo Electronics
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota
Site Address:
Fargo Electronics
6533 Flying Cloud Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3577
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/30/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360240733 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 02/25/1998 | 06/15/1998 | $7,500 | $12,500 | $0 | 03/02/1998 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 p.m. on December 3, 1997, Employee #1 was operating a standup-style powered forklift as he and a coworker cleaned up at the end of the day. Employee #1 was attempting to back the forklift to the charging station when he lost control of the vehicle and then lost his balance, partially falling out of the operator's compartment. The forklift crashed into a wall, crushing Employee #1's upper leg and severing an artery. The coworker called 911 and helped move the forklift away from Employee #1. The rescue squad arrived within 15 minutes and rushed Employee #1 to the hospital, where he died at 9:30 a.m. the next day. Employee #1 was inadequately trained to operate the forklift.
Keywords:severed, ind trk operator, crushed, artery, walk-behind forklift, lost balance, lost control, untrained, backing up, leg
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301855359 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Hand packers and packagers |