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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311959605 - Ari, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Ari, Inc.
5000 Underwood Road
Pasadena, TX 77507
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3412
NAICS: 332439/Other Metal Container Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/2009
Emphasis: S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 02/25/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101933158 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,900 |
| Current Penalty | $3,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,900 |
| 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 L01 II | 01/26/2009 | 01/30/2009 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101030 D03 I | 01/26/2009 | 01/30/2009 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101030 F03 | 01/26/2009 | 01/29/2009 | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100132 D01 | 01/26/2009 | 01/29/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19101030 H01 IIB | 01/26/2009 | 01/30/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 9, 2008, Employee #1 and a coworker were unloading plastic industrial containers from trucks at the unloading ramp. They were both operating Caterpillar forklifts. Employee #1 was located inside the facility and the coworker was outside. Employee #1 dismounted his forklift to better understand communications the coworker was trying to say. Employee #1 placed the forklift in neutral and did not turn the forklift off. During dismount, Employee #1's elbow hit the gear shift lever and moved it into reverse. When he realized the forklift was moving, he moved in the direction of the forklift to stop it. He was observed grabbing the brake of the forklift, and he was dragged until the forklift struck the wall. Employee #1 struck a vertical wall post. He was unable to breathe and died.
Keywords: HEAD, BRAKE, STRUCK AGAINST, DRAGGED, BACK, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311959605 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |