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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307596627 - Springhill Pallet Company
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Springhill Pallet Company
215 Porterville Road
Sarepta, LA 71071
Mailing Address:
215 Porterville Rd, Sarepta, LA 71071
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2448
NAICS: 321920/Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/21/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/08/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100555358 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/15/2004 | 10/20/2004 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L02 III | 10/15/2004 | 10/20/2004 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 20, 2004, Employee #1 was operating a forklift to lower a bundle of 2-in. by 4-in. lumber that weighted almost a ton from a height of 13 ft. When the bundle was loaded unevenly onto the truck's forks, the truck fell over. Employee #1 was crushed by the roll-over protective structure (ROPS), and killed. He was not wearing his seat belt.
Keywords: ROLL-OVER, ROPS, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, SEAT BELT, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307596627 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |