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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1595777.015 - Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Home Depot U.S.A., Inc.
1781 E Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
Mailing Address:
6375 Clark Ave. Suite 200, Dublin, CA 94568
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 444130/Hardware Stores
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1894261 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $50,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $425 | $0 | $100,425 |
| Current Penalty | $50,000 | $0 | $50,000 | $425 | $0 | $100,425 |
| 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 | Other | 3664(A) | 11/10/2022 | 12/16/2022 | $425 | $425 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3203(A) | 11/10/2022 | 12/16/2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Serious | 3704 | 11/10/2022 | 12/16/2022 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 04001 | Repeat | 3650(L) | 11/10/2022 | 12/16/2022 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 4:45 p.m. on May 13, 2022, an employee was acting as a spotter for a coworker who was operating a Caterpillar Forklift ((model number 2C6000 serial number AT83F4392) to remove the top pallet from a double stack pallet of water. The pallet was 4 ft. 3 in. height by 3 ft. 4 in. wide by 4 ft. long, contained 96 cases of water, and weighed approximately 2,500 pounds. During the attempt to load the pallet onto the forklift, the pallet shifted and was unbalanced. As the coworker reversed the forklift to reposition, the employee approached the pallets. As the employee walked past the forklift between the pallets and a pillar, the coworker attempted to remove the top pallet and the pallet collapsed onto the employee. The employee was crushed and killed.
Keywords: Collapse, Crushed, Forklift, Material Handling, Pallet, Spotter
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1595777.015 | 39 | M | Fatality |