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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311130363 - Rheem Heating & Cooling
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Rheem Heating & Cooling
5600 Old Greenwood Road
Fort Smith, AR 72917
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 17010, Fort Smith, AR 72917
Union Status: Union
SIC:3585
NAICS: 333415/Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/13/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/29/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100264548 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 L06 | 01/14/2008 | 01/18/2008 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was walking down an aisle way used by employees and forklift operators when she was struck by another employee operating a forklift. Witness stated Employee #1 was coming out of a production area exit into the aisle looking at an object she was holding in her hands when she step in front of the forklift. The operator stated he did not see Employee #1 until she collided with the corner frame attached to the mask of the forklift. The operator stated he applied the brakes of the forklift and stop immediately. The impact with the forklift knocked Employee #1 backward causing her to land with the back of her head striking the concrete floor. The impact with the floor resulted in a skull fracture and the collision with the forklift resulted in a severe cut above the right eye. Employee #1 was rushed to a local hospital where she died three days later from brain injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, STRUCK AGAINST, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LACERATION, SKULL, STRUCK BY, FACE, BRAIN, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311130363 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |