Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302450531 - Emr, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Emr, Inc.
3792 Platt Springs Rd.
West Columbia, SC 29169
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 280097, Columbia, SC 29228
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3469
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/12/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100370733 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a 6,000 lb forklift equipped with a metal bar for tamping down metal scraps in a dumpster. The 3,500 to 4,000 lb metal bar was attached to the forks by a wire rope sling. Employee #1 was driving beside the dumpster, where the pavement was uneven, when the tamping bar shifted and the forklift overturned. Employee #1 tried to jump clear but became trapped and was pinned under the overhead protection guard. He was killed.
Keywords: IND TRK OPERATOR, UNSECURED, PINNED, WORK RULES, LOAD SHIFT, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SEAT BELT, MECH MAT HANDLING, WORK SURFACE, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302450531 | Fatality | Other | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |
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