Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309919413 - Heartland Equipment, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Heartland Equipment, Inc.
2100 North Falls
Wynne, AR 72396
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1050, Wynne, AR 72396
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5083
NAICS: 423820/Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/05/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100263615 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,375 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | Other | 19100178 O01 | 05/05/2006 | 06/02/2006 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 05/05/2006 | 05/11/2006 | $500 | $875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 24, 2006, Employee #1 was removing disk harrow frame sections from a metal shipping skid. The frames, which were crated on their sides, were secured to the skid with metal brackets and bolts. The skid contained two wing sections, and a center main frame section. A forklift was used to support the frames during the removal process and to transport the frames to the desired location for assembly. The forklift driver and Employee #1 had removed the right wing frame unit. While transporting the unit, the forklift driver heard the sound of the main frame section hitting the gravel. When he turned around, he observed that the main frame unit had fallen over onto Employee #1. It was observed that the nuts had been removed from the brackets that held the main frame unit to the shipping skid. Employee #1 remained unconscious and was pronounced dead upon arrival at a hospital.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, UNSECURED, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, OFF LOADING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309919413 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |
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