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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109306266 - The Tensar Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
The Tensar Corporation
1035 Fred Drive
Morrow, GA 30260
Mailing Address:
1210 Citizen Parkway, Morrow, GA 30260
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2394
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/17/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360823728 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 A | 11/09/1995 | 12/07/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L | 11/09/1995 | 12/07/1995 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100176 A | 11/09/1995 | 12/07/1995 | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | Q - National Office Adjustment | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100178 L | 11/09/1995 | 12/07/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
The employer had installed 8 ft columns on each side of a doorway that connects two warehouses where 14 ft rolls of landfill fabric were stored with the columns holding them in place. These columns reduced the safe turn clearance for forklifts used inside the warehouse. The forklifts are used with a 9 ft carpet pole attachment. The carpet pole is used to carry a 14 ft roll of landfill fabric. When a forklift exits the doorway, the driver's turn distance is reduced by 11 ft on each side of the doorway. When the column storage area is filled, it also reduces the driver's sight distance. On August 25, 1995, Employee #1 struck the base of one of the columns while making a turn. The forklift turned over and Employee #1 died of a blunt chest injury. The forklift was equipped with a seat belt but, prior to the accident, employees were not required to wear them.
Keywords: CHEST, CLEARANCE, FRACTURE, IND TRK OPERATOR, OBSTRUCTED VIEW, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SEAT BELT, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109306266 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |