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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313782161 - Advanced Composites, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Advanced Composites, Inc.
970 Vandemark
Sidney, OH 45365
Mailing Address:
1062 S. Fourth Ave, Sidney, OH 45365
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4225
NAICS: 493110/General Warehousing and Storage
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/14/2010
Emphasis: L:Piv, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 11/17/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102106481 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,400 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/17/2010 | 08/23/2010 | $2,700 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 M05 III | 08/17/2010 | 08/23/2010 | $2,700 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on March 31, 2010, Employee #1 had been assigned to pull boxes of products for shipping. The back of the forklift collided with a stack of boxes weighing approximately 4,500 lbs, displacing the stack approximately 18 inches. The forklift being operated was a Komatsu Model FG25ST-12, Type LP, and was equipped with a seat belt. The latch plate for the belt was tucked under the seat indicating that it was not used. Boxes were palletized, stored in stacks, three high in most cases, and, three to four deep throughout the warehouse. Employee #1 was found caught between the right side of the forklift and a stack of large palletized boxes. Her injuries included multiple rib fractures and liver lacerations. She was pronounced dead at 8:30 a.m. and the cause of death was determined to be compression asphyxia.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ASPHYXIATED, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, LACERATION, SEAT BELT, PALLET, LOADING DOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313782161 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |