Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302367818 - Burlington Department Ofpublic Works Distribution
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Burlington Department Ofpublic Works Distribution
645 Pine Street
Burlington, VT 05402
Mailing Address:
645 Pine Street Suite A, Burlington, VT 05402
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2515
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Fatality/Catastrophe
Case Closed: 02/16/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102060944 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 30223 A | 01/18/2000 | 02/10/2000 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L | 01/18/2000 | 02/10/2000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
On November 22, 1999, Employee #1 was operating a Yale 3000 lb propane powered forklift on a driveway. While operating the forklift, the employee veered to the right and drove over a small drop-off to a lower driveway to a loading dock. The forklift rolled over and the overhead guard pinned the driver, killing him. The forklift was not equipped with seatbelts and the overhead guard was not a rollover protective structure.
Keywords: CHEST, IND TRK OPERATOR, PINNED, ROLL-OVER, ROPS, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TEXTILE PRODUCTION, STRUCK BY, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302367818 | Fatality | Other | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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