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Inspection: 307842377 - Robertson Sanitation
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East
Site Address:
Robertson Sanitation
7100 Delta Circle
Austell, GA 30168
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562212/Solid Waste Landfill
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/22/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/10/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101282549 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,800 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 19100147 C04 II | 02/27/2006 | 03/23/2006 | $6,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100147 C07 I | 02/27/2006 | 03/23/2006 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 14, 2005, Employee #1 was driving a garbage truck when he encountered difficulty shifting into reverse gear. He called the shop supervisor, who dispatched a worker to Employee #1's location. However, Employee #1 continued to pick up trash on his route. When he got into a situation where he needed to reverse the truck, he directed a coworker to enter the truck and shift the transmission into reverse while he went beneath the truck to manipulate the transmission cables. The truck then rolled backwards onto Employee #1. The coworker called out to Employee #1, but he did not get a response. The coworker then exited the truck and saw that Employee #1 was crushed and pinned by the front passenger side wheel. The coworker then tried unsuccessfully to move the truck. Employee #1 was transported to North Fulton Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords:chest, garbage truck, vehicle in gear, work rules, equipment failure, crushed, truck, run over, backing up, truck driver
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307842377 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |