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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: 1725522.015 - 155895 - Flagger Force, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
155895 - Flagger Force, Llc
S. Murrow Blvd North Of Gorrell St.
Greensboro, NC 27406
Mailing Address:
671 Blue Rock Ct, Winston Salem, NC 27103
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7389
NAICS: 561990/All Other Support Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 02/08/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2126271 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,131 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | $17,731 |
| Current Penalty | $16,131 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 | $0 | $17,731 |
| 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 | 19260200 G01 | 07/26/2024 | 08/05/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040030 B01 | 07/26/2024 | 07/30/2024 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on January 29, 2024, two employees were attempting to set up lane closure signs for a work zone. One employee was flagging traffic to merge over, while the second employee was at the back of the vehicle getting the large arrow sign that was attached to the truck ready. The flagger was struck by a vehicle, and then the vehicle struck the arrow sign causing the second employee to be crushed between the arrow sign and the vehicle. The flagger was hospitalized to treat unspecified injuries, and the second employee was killed.
Keywords: Caught Between, Crushed, Flagger, Highway work zone, Motor Vehicle, Struck By, Truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1725522.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported | |
| 2 | 1725522.015 | 30 | M | Hospitalized injury | Occupation not reported |