Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315910554 - Interceramic Tile & Stone Gallery
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Interceramic Tile & Stone Gallery
8785 Clay Road
Houston, TX 77080
Mailing Address:
2333 S. Jupiter Road, Garland, TX 75041
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5032
NAICS: 423320/ Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/2011
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/02/2013
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101765717 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
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 | 19100132 A | 12/16/2011 | 12/24/2011 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/10/2012 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
On October 12, 2011, Employee #1 was removing trash from the warehouse using a forklift. He ran off of the dock and was ejected from the seat. He was not wearing a seatbelt, but had it fastened behind him. The forklift cage landed on top of Employee #1's chest, crushing his ribcage and sternum. He was pronounced dead shortly after the arrival of the emergency medical services.
Keywords: CHEST, EJECTED, WAREHOUSE, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SEAT BELT, STRUCK BY
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 315910554 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |