Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308665728 - Dan River, Inc. - Gatewood Warehouse
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Health 0355123
Site Address:
Dan River, Inc. - Gatewood Warehouse
121 Martha Street
Danville, VA 24541
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box 261, Danville, VA 24543
Union Status: Union
SIC:2221
NAICS: 313210/Broadwoven Fabric Mills
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/30/2005
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 100921287 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a warehouse worker, was moving a powered industrial "reach" truck with the mast raised. The mast struck an overhead support brace, toppled back onto her, and killed her. The truck was not equipped with a personal restraining device. Operators are in a standing position when operating the trucks.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, MACHINE OPERATOR, CRUSHED, PIT, RESTRAINING DEVICE, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 308665728 | Fatality | Other | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |