Inspection Detail

Inspection: 308804665 - Welders & Presses Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division

Inspection Nr: 308804665

Report ID: 0552652

Date Opened: 05/10/2006

Site Address:
Welders & Presses Inc
42600 Mound Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:3714

NAICS: 336399/All Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/16/2006

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis: S:Amputations, S:Noise, S:Transportation Equipment

Case Closed: 10/11/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101399566

Violation Summary
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

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	4081215401	06/20/2006	07/10/2006	$2,500	$2,500	$0		-
2.	01002	Serious	40812187	06/20/2006	07/10/2006	$2,500	$2,500	$0		-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201391190

Event: 05/09/2006

Forklift Rolls-Over and Kills Operator

On May 9, 2006, Employee #1 was operating a forklift truck. Employee #1 was not trained nor had been required to demonstrate his capabilities prior to being allowed to operate a forklift truck. During operation of the forklift, Employee #1 was traveling with the forks fully extended, in an upward position. Employee #1 lost control of the vehicle, and the forklift tipped over. The forklift crushed and killed him.

Keywords: ROLL-OVER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, INEXPERIENCE, LOST CONTROL, UNTRAINED

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308804665			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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