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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123273237 - Champion Elevators Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Champion Elevators Inc
8400 Villa Dr
Houston, TX 77061
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 12869, Houston, TX 77217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3534
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/18/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/15/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361139819 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| Current Penalty | $3,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,250 |
| 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 | 19100178 N11 | 01/25/2001 | 02/27/2001 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 O01 | 01/25/2001 | 02/27/2001 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 14, 2000, three banded elevator towers were being loaded into a freight container with the use of a forklift. The bands went through the supporting structures of the top and bottom elevator tower. The middle tower was held in place by the two outer towers and had a slight curve. The forklift operator was attempting to push the banded bundle further into the freight container with his forks engaging the middle tower. This put tension on the bands. The part of the tower for gears to engage stuck out to the side. The applied pressure on the middle tower tightened the bands which caused the bundle to torque. Employee #1 was standing inside the freight container. The towers fell to the side of the gear supports pinning Employee #1 to the wall of the freight container, killing him.
Keywords: PINNED, LOAD SHIFT, STRUCK AGAINST, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, CONTAINERIZED CARGO
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123273237 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |