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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124958133 - Gm Proving Ground Milford
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Gm Proving Ground Milford
3300 Gm Rd
Milford, MI 48380
Mailing Address:
Mail Code 483-324-102, Milford, MI 48380
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3679
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360997803 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 40801011 A | 07/01/1994 | 07/25/1994 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
On June 10, 1994, Employee #1, an automobile test track driver, was performing brake testing on a north-south straight-away in the 0 to 40 mph lane. Another test driver, who was performing transmission-calibration testing at speeds in excess of 60 mph, rear-ended him. The impact severed vertebrae in Employee #1's neck and he died. A citation was issued for a serious violation of 4080-1011(a).
Keywords: SEVERED, SPEEDING, WORK RULES, COLLISION, AUTOMOBILE, NECK, STRUCK BY, VERTEBRA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124958133 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |