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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302428446 - Ring Can Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Ring Can Corporation
1220 Armory Rd.
Chester, SC 29706
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3085
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/27/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100371046 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, age 18, was a packer and inspector for a plastic container and bottle manufacturer. He was using a Hyster forklift, model 525 XL, to move pallets of trash outside the facility at night. Employee #1 was making a right turn onto an entry ramp when the forklift overturned and pinned him under the top frame of the cage. He sustained a fractured rib, a punctured lung, and other internal injuries; he was hospitalized for several days and then released. The forklift had rollover protection and a seat belt, but Employee #1 was not wearing the seat belt. The area in which the accident occurred was poorly lit and dark.
Keywords: FRACTURE, IND TRK OPERATOR, PINNED, WORK RULES, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SEAT BELT, LIGHTING, MECH MAT HANDLING, SHARP TURN, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302428446 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Packaging and filling machine operators |