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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310176482 - Smap Manufacturing, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Smap Manufacturing, Inc.
300 W. 155th St.
Harvey, IL 60426
Mailing Address:
15240 Dixie Highway, Harvey, IL 60426
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2899
NAICS: 325998/All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Piv, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 09/17/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100033497 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,800 |
| Current Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| 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 | 19100178 L01 I | 08/24/2007 | 08/29/2007 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 M03 | 08/24/2007 | 09/06/2007 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100178 Q07 | 08/24/2007 | 09/06/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on May 4, 2007, five employees, forklift operators, were working at SMAP Manufacturing, Inc. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were cleaning out the warehouse. Employee #1 was riding on the fork of the TCM forklift truck (Serial Number 74T00273), which was operated by Employee #2. Employee #1 was standing on the right fork, and there was a box on the left fork. Employee #1 lost his balance on the fork, and his arms was waving in the air. Employee #2 noticed him falling, and he applied the brakes on the forklift. The forklift ran into an 18 in. diameter concrete support column. Employee #1 was pinned between the forklift and a concrete support column. Employee #1 was transported to St. James Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: COLUMN, DRIVER, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310176482 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |