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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309252674 - Mountain Lake Pallets
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Mountain Lake Pallets
172 Pallet Mill Road
Thomaston, GA 30286
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
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: 09/30/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/12/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100202266 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,450 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $8,950 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $5,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 12/21/2005 | 01/19/2006 | $3,600 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 12/21/2005 | 01/30/2006 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 Q05 | 12/21/2005 | 01/04/2006 | $550 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 12/21/2005 | 12/30/2005 | $100 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19100178 L06 | 12/21/2005 | 01/19/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On September 10, 2005, Employee #1 was operating a forklift near an embankment. As he was backing the forklift up, he accidentally maneuvered it into the embankment. This caused the forklift to overturn. Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital, where he was treated and died two days latter.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, BACKING UP, INATTENTION, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309252674 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |