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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1195981 - Latham Brothers Trucking Company
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Latham Brothers Trucking Company
1701 Goodrich Street
Augusta, GA 30906
Mailing Address:
Rt. 8, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/22/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360132047 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:45 a.m. on June 2, 1987, Employee #1 was working alone after his tractor trailer had been unloaded by a customer. He drove his rig approximately 8 feet from the dock and exited the cab, leaving the engine running and without setting the brakes. Employee #1 walked to the rear of the trailer and had shut the left door when the rig began to roll backward. Employee #1 was killed when his head was pinned against the dock by the truck's bumper.
Keywords: HEAD, BRAKE, PINNED, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, TRUCK, TRACTOR TRAILER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1195981 | Fatality | Concussion | Truck drivers, heavy |