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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1505885.015 - Express Carriers Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
Express Carriers Corporation
3301 Wireton Rd., Unit 100s
Blue Island, IL 60406
Mailing Address:
3301 Wireton Rd. Unit 100s, Blue Island, IL 60406
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 532120/ Truck, Utility Trailer, and RV (Recreational Vehicle) Rental and Leasing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/10/2020
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Piv
Case Closed: 05/16/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1703398 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $32,767 | $0 | $0 | $10,533 | $0 | $43,300 |
| Current Penalty | $24,500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $25,000 |
| 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 | 04/21/2021 | 05/17/2021 | $10,000 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100027 A | 04/21/2021 | 05/17/2021 | $4,500 | $5,461 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100178 L03 I A | 04/21/2021 | 06/08/2021 | $10,000 | $13,653 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100178 L03 II A | 04/21/2021 | 06/08/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 A | 04/21/2021 | 05/17/2021 | $500 | $780 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 04/21/2021 | $0 | $9,753 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Other | 19100178 L04 III | 04/21/2021 | 06/08/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 3:33 p.m. on November 25, 2020, Employee #1, a mechanic, was installing a light on a utility from a pallet raised by the forks of a Toyota Forklift Truck Model #8FGCU25. The forklift truck became stuck in mud and/or asphalt millings. A coworker attempted to pull the forklift truck out of mud and/or asphalt millings using tow chains and a Freightliner Semi-Tractor. Tow chains were attached to one tow hook on the passenger side of the front of a semi-tractor and around the frame (i.e., vertical bars supporting the overhead guard) of the forklift directly behind the operator's seat. Employee #1 was in the operator's seat of the forklift attempting to reverse the forklift while the coworker operated the semi-tractor. When the coworker accelerated the semi-tractor in reverse, the forklift tipped over onto its side pinning Employee #1's head to the ground by the overhead guard of the forklift. Employee #1 was killed by multiple blunt force injuries.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Crushed, Forklift, Installing, Overturn, Pallet, Pinned, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Tractor Trailer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1505885.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |