Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306214313 - Reeves Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Reeves Construction Co.
Georgia Highway 22 & 212
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Mailing Address:
2500 Gray Hwy, Macon, GA 31202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 10/29/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101281897 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,775 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,775 |
| 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 | 10/02/2003 | 10/29/2003 | $2,475 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260600 A02 | 10/02/2003 | 10/29/2003 | $3,300 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 9, 2003, an employee of Reeves Construction Company was adding air to a tire on a road grader at the road construction jobsite. While he was adding air to the tire, the split rim blew apart and the tire blew off of the rim. The employee was struck on the face, head, arm, and leg, and was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, ARM, FACE, LEG, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306214313 | Fatality | Concussion | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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