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Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309732733 - Dan Daniel Distribution Center

Inspection Information - Office: Norfolk Area Office

 

Inspection Nr: 309732733
Report ID: 0316300
Date Opened: 08/25/2009

Site Address:
Dan Daniel Distribution Center
231 Enterprise Drive
Newport News, VA 23603

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: Union

SIC:9999

NAICS: 493110/General Warehousing and Storage

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership:  

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/24/2009

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/25/2009

Related Activity
Type Activity Nr Safety Health
Accident 360816276

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200220325
Event: 08/22/2009
Slipped on Water Caused by Damage to Fire Sprinkler Head.

On August 22, 2009, a forklift operator was removing a pallet from a storage rack and struck the sprinkler system, causing water to spray throughout the area. The area was evacuated immediately. A worker went back into the area to get her bag and to pick up a surge protector from the floor. The worker slipped and fell, twisting her ankle. The worker was taken to the hospital for treatment. The worker died 19 days later as a result of a saddle pulmonary embolus.

Keywords: FIRE EXT SYSTEM, RESPIRATORY, LUNG, SLIP, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE, ARTERY, PULMONARY EMBOLISM, ANKLE, WATER

Investigated Inspection
# Inspection Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 309732733 Fatality Fracture Occupation not reported
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