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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: 1638371.015 - Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company
2921 Hwy 49 N
Paragould, AR 72450
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1606, Paragould, AR 72450
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 336212/Truck Trailer Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/11/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1976409 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $42,412 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,412 |
| Current Penalty | $42,412 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,412 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 I | 06/09/2023 | 07/07/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 06/21/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100147 C04 II B | 06/09/2023 | 06/29/2023 | $11,162 | $11,162 | $0 | 06/21/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100147 C04 II C | 06/09/2023 | 06/29/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/21/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100147 C04 II D | 06/09/2023 | 06/29/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/21/2023 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100147 C05 I | 06/09/2023 | 06/22/2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | $0 | 06/21/2023 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 6:20 a.m. on December 10, 2022, Employee #1 was working with a coworker on the hydraulics for a hydraulic lift table when they removed a connection to the hydraulic pump allowing fluid to escape. The table came down bending Employee #1 over at waist and causing multiple fatal fractures and internal injuries. The coworker was smaller framed and suffered minor injuries.
Keywords: Connector, Crushed, Dropped, Fracture, Hydraulic, Hydraulic Fluid, Hydraulic Pump, Hydraulic Table, Internal Injuries, Leak, Removing, Repair, Table
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1638371.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |