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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303844377 - Ag Trucking, Inc. Of N.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Winston-Salem
Site Address:
Ag Trucking, Inc. Of N.C.
604 Linwood Rd.
Mooresville, NC 28115
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 453, Goshen,, IN 46527
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4231
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 03/29/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100071125 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 16 | 17 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 16 | 17 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $4,750 |
| Current Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 | $0 | $4,750 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,400 | $0 | $5,400 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100132 A | 02/06/2001 | 02/14/2001 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 7F0102 | 02/06/2001 | 02/14/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19040008 | 02/06/2001 | 02/14/2001 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19100132 D01 | 02/06/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02004 | Other | 19100133 A01 | 02/06/2001 | 02/14/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02005 | Other | 19100146 C01 | 02/06/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02006 | Other | 19100151 C | 02/06/2001 | 02/14/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 02007 | Other | 19100157 E02 | 02/06/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 9. | 02008 | Other | 19100157 G02 | 02/06/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 10. | 02009 | Other | 19100178 L06 | 02/06/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 11. | 02010 | Other | 19100305 B01 | 02/06/2001 | 02/14/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 12. | 02011 | Other | 19100305 E01 | 02/06/2001 | 02/14/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 13. | 02012 | Other | 19100334 A02 II | 02/06/2001 | 02/14/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 14. | 02013 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 02/06/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | - | ||
| 15. | 02014 | Other | 19101200 F05 II | 02/06/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 16. | 02015 | Other | 19101200 G08 | 02/06/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 17. | 02016 | Other | 19101200 H01 | 02/06/2001 | 03/26/2001 | $0 | $0 | $2,700 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on December 18, 2000, Employee #1 and a coworker were cleaning the trailer portion of a tractor-trailer unit that was used for hauling kosher food products from the manufacturer to the user. After each trip, the trailers were returned to the terminal where they were prepared for the next trip and then loaded with product. The trailers were washed inside and out with high pressure hot water to remove any residual materials and to prevent contamination of the new load. Employee #1 climbed the ladder mounted on the side of the trailer and was on the catwalk on top of the vehicle. He was using a high pressure hand wand to clean around the manhole prior to opening the cover and cleaning the insides of the tank. The coworker later stated that he was walking around the trailer and had stopped to wait while Employee #1 sprayed water in the area through which he was traveling. Employee #1 finished and the coworker had started walking again when he heard something fall. He looked under the trailer and saw Employee #1 lying on the floor. He cradled Employee #1 in his arms and opened one of his eyes, observing that the pupil had already rolled back into his eye socket. Emergency Services arrived at the accident site within minutes and started CPR and defibrillation. These attempts were unsuccessful and Employee #1 was transported to the Lake Norman Regional Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. The autopsy report indicated that Employee #1 suffered a fractured skull, subdural hematoma, and brain contusions, all of which could be life-threatening injuries. Employee #1 had experienced heart problems since he was eight years old and had undergone heart valve replacement approximately three years before the accident. He had recently been suffering problems from his blood thinning medicine, but the effects of his heart problems and blood thinning medicine could not be substantiated as a contributing factor in the accident. No form of fall protection was being used when on top of the trailer.
Keywords: FRACTURE, CPR, WORK RULES, CLEANING, TRAILER TRUCK, SKULL, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, BRAIN, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303844377 | Fatality | Fracture | Motor transportation occuputions n.e.c. |