Inspection Detail

Case Status: OPEN

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

Inspection Nr: 1687842.015

Report ID: 0316400

Date Opened: 08/01/2023

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:

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	2062120

Case Status: OPEN

Violation Summary
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

Violation Items
#	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

Investigation Nr: 158643.015

Event: 08/01/2023

Employee is killed when run over by motor vehicle

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

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1687842.015	53	M	Fatality		Truck drivers, light

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