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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126573179 - Northwest Airlines, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Northwest Airlines, Inc.
5101 Northwest Dr, Bldg B
St Paul, MN 55111
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/15/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/06/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360240170 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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 | 182065302 | 02/26/1996 | 03/01/1996 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on January 9, 1996, Employee #1 was using a Genie lift, model PLC-30P, to repair hoist #2 in the test cell area of Building B. While he was working, the aerial lift tipped over backward and Employee #1 fell 17 ft 6 in. to the floor. He was transported to the hospital, where he died on January 11, 1996, as a result of head injuries. At the time of the accident, Employee #1 was not using lift's outriggers.
Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, OUTRIGGER, WORK RULES, FALL, AERIAL LIFT, OVERTURN, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126573179 | Fatality | Fracture | Specified mechanics and repairers |