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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1758690.015 - Liberty Coach Of Florida Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Liberty Coach Of Florida Inc
635 Southeast Monterey Road
Stuart, FL 34994
Mailing Address:
635 Southeast Monterey Road, Stuart, FL 34994
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 485210/Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/28/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/14/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2180563 | ||
| Accident | 2180176 | ||
| Referral | 2179592 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,524 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,524 |
| Current Penalty | $8,067 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,067 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100147 D04 I | 12/23/2024 | 01/21/2025 | $8,067 | $11,524 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100147 C04 I | 12/23/2024 | 02/28/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:45 p.m. on June 27, 2024, an employee working as a bus and truck mechanic for a transportation company was installing LED lights under a coach bus. The front passenger suspension air bag exploded, pinning the employee. The employee died from crush injuries including a skull fractures.
Keywords: Bus, Crushed, Explosion, Fracture, Head, Installing, Lighting, Maintenance, Mechanic, Motor Vehicle, Pinned, Safety Device, Skull, Struck By, Transportation
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1758690.015 | 61 | M | Fatality | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |