Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308804665 - Welders & Presses Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Welders & Presses Inc
42600 Mound Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3714
NAICS: 336399/All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/16/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Amputations, S:Noise, S:Transportation Equipment
Case Closed: 10/11/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101399566 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 4081215401 | 06/20/2006 | 07/10/2006 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 40812187 | 06/20/2006 | 07/10/2006 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 9, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a forklift truck. Employee #1 was not trained nor had been required to demonstrate his capabilities prior to being allowed to operate a forklift truck. During operation of the forklift, Employee #1 was traveling with the forks fully extended, in an upward position. Employee #1 lost control of the vehicle, and the forklift tipped over. The forklift crushed and killed him.
Keywords: ROLL-OVER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, INEXPERIENCE, LOST CONTROL, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308804665 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |