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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1015088.015 - Highway Graphics, L.L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Highway Graphics, L.L.C.
U.S. Highway 165, Near La 847
Columbia, LA 71418
Mailing Address:
1859 Old Natchitoches Road, West Monroe, LA 71292
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/18/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 927519 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| 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 | 19260200 G01 | 06/15/2015 | 07/02/2015 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/10/2015 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 06/15/2015 | 06/28/2015 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/10/2015 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100215 A04 | 06/15/2015 | 06/28/2015 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | 07/10/2015 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on December 16, 2014, Employees #1, #2 and #3 were placing highway reflectors on the right side of a highway. They exited their service trucks to look for an oil container to service some road machinery. A car traveling in the left lane drifted into the right lane and struck Employees #1, #2, and #3. Employee #1s head was decapitated and he died. Employee #2 received broken bones and Employee #3 received minor injuries.
Keywords: Amputation, Caught In, Crushed, Decapitated, Head, Run Over, Struck By, Vehicle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1015088.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, light |