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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17372822 - David L. King Lawn Maintenance
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Lynchburg (Field Office) - Safety 0355117
Site Address:
David L. King Lawn Maintenance
1526 E. Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
Mailing Address:
Rt. 5, Box 865, Roanoke, VA 24014
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/02/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/08/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360786198 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 | 510001 A | 06/02/1986 | 06/20/1986 | $280 | $280 | $0 | A - Amendment | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a weedeater to cut tall grass beneath the tracks of the Shooting Star roller coaster at Lakeside Amusement Park. He was in the center of the track and two coworkers were on the outside, one on each side of the track. Employee #1 had to be in the track in order to cut the grass because the 22 in. elevated track prevented workers on the outside from reaching it. The maintenance crew was test running the roller coaster and had warned all other personnel in the area to clear the tracks, but had failed to see Employee #1 and his two coworkers. The coaster was started and struck the employee at approximately 38 mph, killing him.
Keywords: AMUSE PARK/CARNIVAL, AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, AMUSEMENT RIDE, STRUCK BY, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17372822 | Fatality | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |