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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106590714 - Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Star Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
1035 E. 30th
Hutchinson, KS 67502
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5211
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/08/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/12/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101340115 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,200 |
| Current Penalty | $6,120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,120 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/08/1997 | 02/03/1997 | $2,550 | $5,950 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100176 A | 01/08/1997 | 02/03/1997 | $3,570 | $4,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a 20-year-old forklift operator, had just finished his assignment and was driving over a compacted crushed gravel and dirt road to park the vehicle along the north fence line, adjacent to some lumber. The road was heavily rutted as a result of vehicular traffic and adverse weather. According to witnesses, Employee #1 was driving too fast and, while making a turn to the left and then to he right, he struck a large rut. The forklift bounced slightly, the left front tire rose off the ground, and the vehicle overturned onto its left side. As it was overturning, Employee #1 clutched the steering wheel close to his chest. When the forklift came to a rest, a coworker ran to Employee #1's assistance and found him sitting mostly upright with his back against the overhead protective cage. He was having difficulty breathing and in a few moments stopped breathing entirely. Employee #1 was killed. He had not been wearing the seat belt that was provided.
Keywords: CHEST, RESPIRATORY, IND TRK OPERATOR, UNEVEN GROUND, SPEEDING, WORK RULES, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SEAT BELT, LOST CONTROL, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106590714 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |