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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312009723 - Hi Lex Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Hi Lex Corp
5200 Wayne Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49015
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3496
NAICS: 332618/Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/2010
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/12/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102459567 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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 | 40812185 | 03/19/2010 | 11/17/2010 | $3,150 | $6,300 | $0 | 05/07/2010 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 5, 2010, a worker was retrieving reusable totes with a Crown Stand-up Forklift. After the totes were engaged on the forks, the worker backed-up the forklift. While the worker was backing up, his upper torso was outside the frame of the forklift. As the worker continued to backup, he was crushed and killed between the frame of the forklift and a stack of nearby totes.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, STRUCK AGAINST, TORSO, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312009723 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |