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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127234896 - Herman Miller Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Herman Miller Inc
1400 S Pine
Holland, MI 49424
Mailing Address:
855 East Main Ave Box 302, Zeeland, MI 49464
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2522
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/28/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101401016 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 4084011402 | 03/22/1999 | 03/25/1999 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4084320802 | 03/22/1999 | 03/25/1999 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was in an aerial lift moving overhead lines. The aerial lift platform was elevated 20 ft. above the floor and was positioned between a bus-bar and a continuous moving conveyor. A "dog" on the conveyor caught the guardrail of the lift, pulling the lift over and throwing Employee #1 to the floor. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, GUARDRAIL, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, CAUGHT BY, CONSTRUCTION, CONVEYOR, FALL, AERIAL LIFT, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127234896 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction laborers |