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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310599907 - K-Mart Distribution Center
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
K-Mart Distribution Center
3100 South Milliken Ave
Mira Loma, CA 91752
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:4225
NAICS: 493110/General Warehousing and Storage
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/18/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/19/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102546017 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,560 | $0 | $5,560 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 10/18/2007 | 10/23/2007 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | 11/05/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3328 G | 10/18/2007 | 10/23/2007 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 p.m. on July 18, 2007, Employee #1 was working at the employer's distribution center. Employee #1 was operating pallet jack Number 414, Serial Number 6A153719, at the time of injury. Subsequent to the accident, the employer engaged the services of Crown Lift Truck for the purpose of conducting a mechanical inspection of the pallet rider Employee #1 was operating at the time of the injury. The mechanical inspection revealed that the brake hinge roller pin, a three part assembly, was broken. Also noted was that one of the three control handle springs was broken. The other two springs were worn. The Crown Lift Truck technician explained that this would have prevented the truck from stopping when the handle was raised. Employee #1 was a certified industrial truck operator, and he had completed the "Power Equipment Checklist." prior to using the electric pallet rider Number 414 on the day of the injury. Employee #1 did not note any deficiencies. Employee #1 sustained serious injuries to his lower left leg when it was crushed between the frame of the pallet rider he was operating and a wall at the loading dock. Employee #1 was transported to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center where he was admitted and hospitalized for seven days.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WAREHOUSE, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, PALLET, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310599907 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |