Inspection Detail

Inspection: 111084042 - Madison County-Sheriff

Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Jackson Office - Public Sector

Inspection Nr: 111084042

Report ID: 0454735

Date Opened: 05/24/1991

Site Address:
Madison County-Sheriff
1524 Westover Road
Jackson, TN 38301

Mailing Address:
Madison County Courthouse, Jackson, TN 38301

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:9311

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/05/1991

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 06/05/1991

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360284715

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 762880

Event: 05/24/1991

Employee dies in burning patrol car

Employee #1 was chasing an automobile in Madison County, TN, and failed to make a curve in the road. He hit a utility pole, which destroyed the patrol car and caused it to burst into flames. Employee #1 died.

Keywords: TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, SPEEDING, FIRE, STRUCK AGAINST, DRIVER, AUTOMOBILE, SHARP TURN, LOST CONTROL, UTILITY POLE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111084042			Fatality	Burn(Chemical)	Sheriffs, bailiffs, other law enforcement officers

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