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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307841684 - Behr Process Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Behr Process Corporation
130 Declaration Drive
Mcdonough, GA 30253
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2851
NAICS: 325510/Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/02/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/02/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101282614 | ||
| Referral | 201289345 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On August 12, 2005, Employee #1 was attempting to connect a Crown PE 3500 Pallet jack to a charging station. As he was driving the pallet jack into place, he turned the throttle the wrong way, causing the machine to strike his leg above the ankle. The pallet jack rebounded off the frame of the charger. As this occurred, Employee #1 did not realize that the throttle struck his leg a second time. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital where a cast was placed on his broken leg. On September 21, 2005 Employee #1 went for a follow-up visit and x-ray of the leg. According to the doctor's statement, his leg was healing well. Employee #1 died 2 days later from a suspected blood clot or heart attack.
Keywords: BLOOD CLOT, FRACTURE, HEART ATTACK, MACHINE OPERATOR, ABRASION, STRUCK BY, JACK, ANKLE, CONTUSION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307841684 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |