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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: 1687842.015 - Wej Services
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Wej Services
648 Shady Lane
Elkview, WV 25071
Mailing Address:
2468 Main Street, Hurricane, WV 25526
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 488410/Motor Vehicle Towing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/02/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2062120 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,625 |
| Current Penalty | $11,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/29/2023 | 11/17/2023 | $11,500 | $15,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on August 1, 2023, an employee was hooking a vehicle to a tow truck. The employee lifted the flatbed to prep for towing, unlocked the wench, put "J-hooks" on the arms of the front tires, and put the vehicle in neutral. The vehicle rolled back, catching the employee and dragging him under the vehicle. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Crushed, Flatbed Truck, Motor Vehicle, Rolled, Run Over, Struck By, Tow Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1687842.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, light |