Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1681434.015 - James Gang Amusements Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety
Site Address:
James Gang Amusements Llc
159 Ag Center Lane
South Carthage, TN 37030
Mailing Address:
17356 James Gang Ln, Andalusia, AL 36420
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 713990/All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/06/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/27/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2050260 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | TCA 50-3-105(1) | 09/18/2023 | 10/10/2023 | $3,500 | $4,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 A02 III A | 09/18/2023 | 10/10/2023 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. on July 6, 2023, Employee #1 was greasing the central bearing of the gravitron ride. Employee #1 had gotten underneath the gravitron ride, crouched near the center in order to grease the central bearing. The gravitron consists of a top turntable portion and a trailer with two outriggers on which the turntable sits. The ride, electrically powered by a generator, was unplugged, and the generator was turned off. Two coworkers and the supervisor were standing at the outside of the ride and were working in tandem to manually turn the ride to assist in the greasing. The coworkers verbally communicated with Employee #1 to ensure he was clear of the moving turntable above his head. The supervisor stated that he received a verbal confirmation that Employee #1 was clear of moving parts. The coworkers and the supervisor then proceeded to manually rotate the ride from the outside. Employee #1's head was caught in between the moving turntable and the stationary trailer on which the turntable sits. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: Amusement Park/Carnival, Amusement Ride, Bearing, Caught Between, Crushed, Grease, Head, Moving, Outrigger, Pinned, Structure Moving, Trailer
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1681434.015 | 45 | M | Fatality | Attendants, amusement and recreation facilities |