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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307400804 - Gerstenslager Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Cleveland Area Office
Site Address:
Gerstenslager Co.
1425 E. Bowman Street
Wooster, OH 44691
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 6011, Wooster, OH 44691
Union Status: Union
SIC:3465
NAICS: 336370/Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/30/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100103043 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100176 A | 06/22/2004 | 06/25/2004 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100145 C03 | 06/22/2004 | 06/25/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 N04 | 06/22/2004 | 06/25/2004 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 22, 2004, Employee #1 was walking outdoors between buildings where he was struck by a powered industrial truck. Employee #1 was rounding the corner behind a tractor trailer that was parked near the building. The powered industrial truck was loaded with large dies and was traveling on the other side of the tractor trailer. The paths of the powered industrial truck and Employee #1 intersected at the back of the trailer. Employee #1 was struck by the dies and run over by the right front wheels of the powered industrial truck. The parking lot area between buildings had lighting around the perimeter. The powered industrial truck had lights. There was a light dusting of snow on the ground and the temperature was approximately nine degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: DIE, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LIGHTING, SLIPPERY SURFACE, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR TRAILER, INATTENTION, POOR VISIBILITY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307400804 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |