Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314720996 - Boston Beer Company
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Boston Beer Company
7880 Penn Drive
Breinigsville, PA 18031
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2082
NAICS: 312120/Breweries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/14/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 03/14/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101322287 | ||
| Complaint | 207031261 | Yes | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On September 29, 2010 Employee #1 of Boston Beer Company walked directly into a path of a forklift and was fatally hit by the mast. Employee #1 was dragged under the forks. Employee #2, the forklift operator, was observed to have looked in all directions and then sounded his horn prior to entering the intersection. Employee #1 received a broken tailbone, a fractured femur and a fractured ankle. The employee died a month and a half later from complications (blood clot) related to the surgical procedure to repair the injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314720996 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction |
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