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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1672738.015 - Knox County - School Grounds Maintenance
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Knoxville Office - Public Sector
Site Address:
Knox County - School Grounds Maintenance
1724 Maryland Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37921
Mailing Address:
400 West Summit Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37902
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/25/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/18/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2038139 | ||
| Referral | 2035095 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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) | 07/20/2023 | 08/21/2023 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on May 24, 2023, an employee working as an automotive mechanic for a County school system was sweeping the shop floor. There were no witnesses, but a coworker found the employee on his back with massive facial trauma. the employee had broken orbital sockets, lacerations to the face and mouth area, broken teeth, massive bleeding, and difficulty breathing. The employee may have been injured by impact with the concrete floor or an air jack located next to him that was found fully extended and with the air hose still attached. The employee died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: Air Pressure, Automotive Repair, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Cleaning, Concrete Floor, Concussion, Eye, Face, Fracture, Head, High Pressure, Laceration, Material Handling, Mechanic, Mouth, Struck By, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive, Work Surface
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1672738.015 | 57 | M | Fatality | Automobile mechanics |