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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302559919 - Kroger Community Foundation, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Kroger Community Foundation, Inc.
2550 Sandy Plains Rd.
Marietta, GA 30066
Mailing Address:
2175 Parklake Dr., N.E., Atlanta, GA 30345
Union Status: Union
SIC:5411
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/16/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100200856 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 12/03/1999 | 12/15/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 O01 | 12/03/1999 | 12/15/1999 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:55 p.m. on September 27, 1999, Employee #1 and two coworkers were removing a defective water reclamation tank from a closet in the rear storage area of a store. The tank was on a platform at the mezzanine level and they decided to use a forklift with eight wooden pallets stacked on the forks to achieve the necessary elevation. One coworker was operating the forklift and raised the forks so that the top pallet was even with the mezzanine floor. The other coworker, a mechanic, had gone to the mezzanine to retrieve the tank from the closet and to remove a section of guardrail. The mechanic walked the tank to the edge of the mezzanine. He was placing it on the lift when an edge of the tank became caught in the gap between the slats of the top pallet. Employee #1, who was on the lower level, saw the coworker struggling with the tank and asked if he needed assistance. When the mechanic said, "Yes," Employee #1 decided to climb the mast of the forklift to get to the mezzanine. He was starting to ascend when the tank shifted. Employee #1 lost his balance and fell to the floor. The tank then fell on top of him, killing him.
Keywords: LOADING, GUARDRAIL, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LOAD SHIFT, CAUGHT BY, FALL, MECH MAT HANDLING, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302559919 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |