Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300974581 - Couch Construction Co., Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office

Inspection Nr: 300974581

Report ID: 0418100

Date Opened: 04/03/1998

Site Address:
Couch Construction Co., Inc.
7840 Old Covington Hwy
Lithonia, GA 30058

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2129, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:2951

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 04/13/1998

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/13/1998

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101280303

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201280344

Event: 04/02/1998

EMPLOYEE RUN OVER AND KILLED BY PARKED DUMP TRUCK

An unattended dump truck was left parked with engine running and the without the parking break engaged. After dumping his load, Employee #1 dismounted the vehicle to speak to a coworker who was repairing another dump truck close by. After talking to his coworker, Employee #1 started down an incline to where his private vehicle was parked. The dump truck he parked began to roll down an incline and struck and killed Employee #1.

Keywords: BRAKE, CRUSHED, DUMP TRUCK, RUN OVER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300974581			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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