Inspection Detail
Inspection: 613880.015 - Toyota Forklifts Of Atlanta
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Toyota Forklifts Of Atlanta
1540 Blairs Bridge Road
Lithia Springs, GA 30122
Mailing Address:
3111 E Ponce De Leon Avenue, Scottdale, GA 30079
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 333924/ Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/05/2012
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed: 03/13/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 538950 | ||
| Inspection | 614198 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $1,350 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 02/05/2013 | 04/15/2013 | $3,150 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100178 L01 I | 02/01/2013 | 02/28/2013 | $1,350 | $2,700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 H01 | 02/01/2013 | 02/28/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on August 30, 2012, an employee was working underneath Toyota Forklift Truck Number 5, Model Number 7FGCU25, Serial Number 99935, conducting repairs when the truck collapsed on his head. The Toyota forklift was elevated approximately 13 to 14 inches from the ground when the 8000 pound hydraulic jack kicked out from it causing the forklift to collapse on the employee. The total weight was approximately 9000 pounds and counter weight approximately 5000 pounds. The employee was working on the driver side near the middle rear tire when the truck collapsed on him, killing him onsite.
Keywords: Crushed, Head, Industrial Truck, Jack, Mechanic, Struck By, Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 613880.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Equipment Operator: Heavy |
Translate