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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3056660 - Naegele Outdoor Advertising Of The Triad, Inc. A
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Naegele Outdoor Advertising Of The Triad, Inc. A
Sign, 1442 South Stratford Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Mailing Address:
Morris Communications, 712 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 27403
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7312
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/15/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/19/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360490700 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,950 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 11/17/1992 | 11/24/1992 | $5,950 | $7,000 | $0 | 12/04/1992 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:05 p.m. on June 1, 1992, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were installing a 'skirt' around the edge of a 'flag' billboard. Employees #1 and #3 were on the flag end of the 47 1/2 ft long billboard, or flag portion of the sign. Employee #2 was closer to the flag. Employee #1 was lower down on the sign than Employee #3. All three employees were inside the billboard's structure, which was 10 1/2 ft high inside and 25 ft from the ground. Without any warning, the sign fell, with the unsupported end striking the ground. The bolts supporting the flag to the mounting post had sheared off. Employee #1, who was close to the end of the sign that struck the ground, was seriously injured. All three employees were transported to the hospital. Employee #1 died the next day. Employee #2 sustained internal injuries to the pelvis and hips and broken ankles. Employee #3 sustained a possible concussion and was kept for observation. It was determined later that two of the twelve bolts were probably missing.
Keywords: INSTALLING, INADEQUATE MAINT, UNSECURED, CRUSHED, BOLT, PELVIS, FALL, CONCUSSION, ADVERTISING SIGN, SHEARED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3056660 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 3056660 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 3056660 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |