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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: 1778154.015 - Hardroller Express
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Gray Office - Safety
Site Address:
Hardroller Express
1484 United Blvd
Sevierville, TN 37862
Mailing Address:
2848 Highway 21, Shuqualak, MS 39361
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423310/ Lumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/26/2024
Emphasis: S:Planguide
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2216903 | ||
| Inspection | 1778329 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | TCA 50-3-105(1) | 01/24/2025 | 02/10/2025 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on September 26, 2024, Employee #1 was kneeling on the ground in the lumber yard lot, rolling up a tarp he had removed from his load. A coworker in a fully-loaded flatbed truck, parked behind Employee #1, did not see him kneeling and backed the truck over him. The employee sustained crushing injuries to his entire body. Employee #1 died from his injuries.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Crushed, Crushing, Material Handling, Truck, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1778154.015 | 35 | M | Fatality | Truck Driver: Heavy/Tractor-Trailer |