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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308588201 - Tri-Max Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Tri-Max Industries, Inc.
6324 Cunningham Road
Houston, TX 77041
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3599
NAICS: 333319/Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/13/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/20/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101762946 | ||
| Referral | 201762523 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 O05 | 01/20/2006 | 01/27/2006 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | 02/10/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 01/20/2006 | 02/22/2006 | $375 | $750 | $0 | 02/10/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100178 Q01 | 01/20/2006 | 01/27/2006 | $375 | $750 | $0 | 02/10/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100178 Q07 | 01/20/2006 | 01/27/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/10/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 22, 2005, Employee #1 and the owner of the company were moving a 7.5-ft-high by 42-in.-deep by 36-in.-wide press from one area of the plant to another. The company owner used the Clark forklift and picked up the press by lifting the two, 4-in.-square hollow cross members, and traveled with the press approximately six inches off the floor. Employee #1 walked in front of the forklift to guide it. According to the owner, after he had the press in the area where he wanted it, Employee #1 grabbed the press pulling it off the forks. The press tilted and fell onto Employee #1 who, according to the owner, tried to catch it as it fell. The press landed across the Employee #1's chest, killing him.
Keywords: CHEST, CRUSHED, WALKING SURFACE, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, PRESS
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308588201 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |