Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301803755 - James W. Smith Trucking
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
James W. Smith Trucking
Auburn Hills Golf Club
Riner, VA 24149
Mailing Address:
3350 Pilot Road, Riner, VA 24149
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/15/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/04/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360787352 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,225 | $0 | $0 | $1,275 | $0 | $8,500 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 01/15/1999 | 02/02/1999 | $1,275 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/21/1999 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260028 A | 01/15/1999 | 02/02/1999 | $5,950 | $7,000 | $0 | 01/21/1999 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 510001 D | 01/15/1999 | 02/02/1999 | $1,275 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/21/1999 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of James W. Smith Trucking, was using a 1977 Crane Carrier dump truck to move topsoil to the #2 tee area. He was backing up to dump the second load along a slope when the truck overturned onto its passenger side. Employee #1 suffered neck and head injuries, from which he died.
Keywords: HEAD, UNEVEN GROUND, WORK RULES, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, DUMP TRUCK, NECK, SLOPE, BACKING UP, OVERTURN, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301803755 | Fatality | Fracture | Truck drivers, heavy |
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