Inspection Detail

Inspection: 120516588 - Greene County-Sheriff

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

Inspection Nr: 120516588

Report ID: 0454734

Date Opened: 09/26/1995

Site Address:
Greene County-Sheriff
120 East Depot St
Greeneville, TN 37743

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:9311

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: LocalGovt

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/26/1995

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/26/1995

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	361010630

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 170122527

Event: 09/25/1995

Employee killed by gunfire

At 6:51 p.m. on September 25, 1995, Employee #1 responded to a hit-and-run incident 15 miles outside of Greenville, TN. Following up on a possible perpetrator, Employee #1 became embroiled in a gun battle of 23 shots, killing both the perpetrator and Employee #1. No witnesses were present.

Keywords: ABDOMEN, STRUCK BY, PUNCTURE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120516588			Fatality	Puncture	Sheriffs, bailiffs, other law enforcement officers

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