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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303187660 - American Composite Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
American Composite Inc.
10049 Nw 89th Ave.
Medley, FL 33123
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3559
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/18/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100673771 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 19100176 B | 05/17/2001 | 05/22/2001 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were taking inventory in a warehouse and were standing in front of an approximately 16-ft-high rack that had been built by the employer. The rack collapsed due to failure of the rack's welded joints. One employee managed to get into the operators station of a forklift but Employee #1 was struck by falling heavy parts and crates. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, COLLAPSE, WAREHOUSE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, STORAGE AREA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303187660 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |