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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311032353 - Koswire, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Koswire, Inc.
4600 Cantrell Road
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3315
NAICS: 331222/Steel Wire Drawing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/29/2007
Emphasis: S:Powered Ind Vehicle, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 10/30/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101283000 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/10/2007 | 11/05/2007 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 B01 | 10/10/2007 | 11/05/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19040032 B02 | 10/10/2007 | 11/05/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a forklift when he apparently hit a storage rack where several wire spools were stored. The storage rack collapsed and the spools started falling. Employee #1 got off the forklift and was struck by a stainless steel wire spool weighting between 600 pounds and 700 pounds. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: WIRE ROPE, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311032353 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |