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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307013417 - Merican, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Merican, Inc.
20310 Highway 216
Mccalla, AL 35111
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 128, Abernant, AL 35440
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/23/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 09/14/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101272490 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| Current Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 02/23/2004 | 02/27/2004 | $2,800 | $4,200 | $0 | 03/12/2004 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On October 20, 2003, Employee #1 was in the cab of a Terex forklift. He was backing the unit off a trailer when the forklift's right rear wheel fell off, causing the vehicle to overturn off the trailer's right side. Employee #1 suffered a fractured neck and was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, IND TRK OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, NECK, TRAILER, BACKING UP, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307013417 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |