Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312957541 - Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
10401 Old Monroe Rd.
Matthews, NC 28105
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1017, Charlotte, NC 28201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5331
NAICS: 452990/All Other General Merchandise Stores
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/21/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/26/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102098522 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $963 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $963 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 01/22/2009 | 03/11/2009 | $0 | $963 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100157 C01 | 01/22/2009 | 03/11/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 operated a Switcher Unit with an attached 45-ft long trailer to which a 45-ft long by 9-ft high freight container was secured. The container freight consisted of stacks of unsecured 17-in. by 4.5-in. boxes of picture frames. Employee #1 transported freight to the receiving docks at a speed of approximately 12 mph on company black top distribution center road. Employee #1 followed the curve of the road to the left and observed the container leaning right in his mirror. The switcher unit, trailer and container overturned and came to rest on their right sides. Upon opening the container, dead space was observed along its top and side and the load appeared shifted. Employee #1 was evaluated by a physician, treated for contusions and abrasions and released from the hospital the same day.
Keywords: ABRASION, TRACTOR TRAILER, CONTUSION, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312957541 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Truck drivers, heavy |
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