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Inspection: 107814824 - Northwestern Tile & Marble Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Northwestern Tile & Marble Co.
7449 Cahill Rd.
Edina, MN 55435
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3281
NAICS: 327991/Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/01/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360239297 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,128 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,128 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 19100176 B | 09/21/1988 | 09/24/1988 | $3,000 | $4,128 | $0 | 10/03/1988 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:00 a.m. on August 31, Employees #1 and #2 were preparing to unload marble panels from an enclosed semi-trailer. The 105 in. by 52 in. by 3/4 in. marble panels, weighing 459 lb each, were positioned vertically and secured by a wood framed structure. Approximately 10 panels were stacked on each side of the trailer near the front. Employees #1 and #2 began dismantling the vertical stack at the front left side of the trailer. After removal of the horizontal cross bracing separating and bracing the two vertical stacks, the vertical braces on the left side were removed. Employee #1 was kneeling down at the right side of the trailer adjacent to the right stack when the left side, free standing panels tipped over onto his back. Employee #1 died of crushing chest injuries. Employee #2 jumped back from his standing position and was missed by the panels. He sustained minor leg abrasions.
Keywords: PANEL, UNSECURED PANEL, BACK, CRUSHED, ABRASION, OFF LOADING, STRUCK BY, BRACING, FALLING OBJECT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107814824 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 2 | 107814824 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction |