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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108964131 - Collins Trucking Company
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Collins Trucking Company
527 Alabama Blvd.
Jackson, GA 30233
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3617 ., Jackson, GA 30233
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/09/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/22/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360416341 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $2,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,450 |
| 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 | 19100244 A02 III | 05/01/1995 | 05/04/1995 | $2,450 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19100244 A01 II | 05/01/1995 | 05/05/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 31, 1995, Employee #1 and two other mechanics were instructed to haul a 40 ft log truck trailer inside a shop so that the equalizers could be replaced. The rear end of the truck was lifted 6 ft or more above the ground, and two floor jacks were placed underneath to secure the load. After the new equalizers were installed, Employee #1 positioned himself under the rear end of the truck along the left side and one coworker positioned himself under the rear of the truck along the right side. The other coworker was instructed to lower the hydraulic lift when told. The floor jacks had been removed before or during the initial stage of inserting the axle leaf spring. As Employee #1 and the coworker were getting out from under the trailer, it dropped a couple of feet, pinning the coworker between the tires and trapping Employee #1 against the floor. Employee #1 died of massive trauma to the chest.
Keywords: CHEST, REPAIR, UNSECURED, PINNED, WORK RULES, MECHANIC, CRUSHED, LOG TRAILER, FALLING OBJECT, JACK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108964131 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |