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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306073719 - City Of Laurens - Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
City Of Laurens - Public Works
447 Commerce Ave.
Clinton, SC 29325
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 510, Laurens, SC 29360
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9199
NAICS: 921190/Other General Government Support
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/07/2003
Emphasis: L:91
Case Closed: 02/26/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100373794 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| 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 | 10012 A | 01/22/2003 | 01/28/2003 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m., Employee #1 and two coworkers were in the process of unloading a residential garbage truck that was not equipped with an operable back-up alarm. The driver was sitting in the truck, while Employee #1 and a coworker were preparing to unload the truck. The coworker walked approximately 20 ft from the truck to speak to another employee, while Employee #1 remained behind the truck and unhooked the tailgate. The truck driver saw two employees in his rearview mirror and began backing into the bay, trapping Employee #1 under the rear axle of the truck. A coworker saw what was happening and yelled for the truck driver to stop. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: BACK-UP ALARM, GARBAGE TRUCK, STRUCK BY, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306073719 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |