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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1521184.015 - Safezone Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety
Site Address:
Safezone Llc
710 South 5th Street
Nashville, TN 37206
Mailing Address:
813 Meadowlark Ln, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561990/All Other Support Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1749304 | ||
| Inspection | 1521459 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $4,600 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $4,600 |
| 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 | TCA 50-3-105(1) | 05/05/2021 | 06/01/2021 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | TDLWD RULE 800-01-04-.23(4)(A) | 02/11/2022 | 03/08/2022 | $600 | $600 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:40 a.m. on March 23, 2021, Employee #1 was working as a flagger in a road construction zone. A dump truck delivering asphalt to the jobsite was backing the truck which was not equipped with a mechanical backing assist device nor was it under the direction of a spotter. The dump truck backed over the flagger causing fatal injuries.
Keywords: Back-Up Alarm, Backing Up, Construction vehicle, Dump Truck, Flagger, Work zone
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1521184.015 | 72 | M | Fatality | Flagman |