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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1476973.015 - Hellas Transport Company
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Hellas Transport Company
6020 Commerce Blvd
Garden City, GA 31408
Mailing Address:
6020 Commerce Blvd, Garden City, GA 31408
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 484122/ General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Less Than Truckload
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/27/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/21/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1596195 | ||
| Inspection | 1477953 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on May 27, 2020, Employee # 1 arrived on site and was preparing to drive a tractor trailer to pick up an empty shipping container. The truck Employee # 1 was going to drive had brake issues. Employee # 1 requested the dispatcher contact the company's contracted mechanic, a coworker, who arrived on site to make repairs. The coworker started the vehicle and was checking the brakes while Employee # 1 walked to the back of the truck and stood between the truck's back tires. The coworker, not realizing Employee # 1 was at the back of the truck, pulled the truck forward catching Employee # 1 between the tires. Employee # 1 suffered a crushing injury and he was killed.
Keywords: Brake, Crushed, Mechanic, Tractor, Tractor Trailer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1476973.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, heavy |