Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303094973 - Kirk Lumber Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Kirk Lumber Co.
829 Kirk Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2421
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/07/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 01/21/2000
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,200 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 | 510001 A | 12/31/1999 | 01/06/2000 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100253 B04 III | 12/31/1999 | 01/06/2000 | $0 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was underneath a forklift, changing its oil filters when the vehicle rolled over Employee #1's right thigh, knee, and lower. It crushed his leg and knee bones and tore away the skin and muscle on his right leg. Employee #1 was transported to Norfolk Sentara General Hospital for treatment. The forklift was not chocked or blocked to prevent movement.
Keywords: CHOCK, FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, BLOCKS, WORK RULES, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, RUN OVER, MOTOR VEHICLE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303094973 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Machinery maintenance occupations |
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