Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308307172 - Flathead Concrete Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Flathead Concrete Products, Inc.
2940 Hwy 2 East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5428, Kalispell, MT 59903
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3272
NAICS: 327390/Other Concrete Product Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/05/2007
Emphasis: S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 05/25/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101870491 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 04/19/2007 | 04/25/2007 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 P01 | 04/19/2007 | 04/25/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 Q06 | 04/19/2007 | 04/25/2007 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19100178 P01 | 05/14/2007 | 05/20/2007 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19100178 Q06 | 05/14/2007 | 05/20/2007 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was struck by the steering wheel (tire) of an all-terrain forklift, during start-up of the vehicle. Vehicle modifications and operation of the vehicle without possession of the operations manual and electrical schematics were identified as causal factors. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, EQUIPMENT APPROVAL, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308307172 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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