Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300390952 - Black Gold Operating Company
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Black Gold Operating Company
Corner Of Ellerbee Road & White Springs
Shreveport, LA 71106
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 161, Panola, TX 75658
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/27/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/12/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360907968 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,450 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 10/10/1996 | 10/15/1996 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/06/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260050 C | 10/10/1996 | 10/15/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/06/1996 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01002A | Other | 19260021 B02 | 10/10/1996 | 10/17/1996 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/06/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260600 A03 I | 10/10/1996 | 10/17/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/06/1996 | R - Review Commission | |
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 10/10/1996 | 10/15/1996 | $200 | $450 | $0 | 11/06/1996 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 10/10/1996 | 10/15/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/06/1996 | R - Review Commission | |
| 7. | 01003C | Serious | 19101200 H | 10/10/1996 | 10/15/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/06/1996 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and two coworkers wanted to tighten bolts attaching a gear box to a mowing machine. They drove the tractor up two wooden ramps onto a trailer, leaving the mower portion hanging off the back of the trailer. They then raised the mower as high as possible with the built-in hydraulics. Employee #1 was working under the mower when the hydraulic fluid leaked out and the mower dropped, pinning his head against one of the ramps. He was still breathing on his own when transported by ambulance to LSU Medical Center in Shreveport. He died shortly after his arrival at the hospital.
Keywords: LEAK, HEAD, HYDRAULIC LIFT, MAINTENANCE, BLOCKS, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LAWN MOWER, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300390952 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |