Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309078046 - Trailer Headquarters

Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office

Inspection Nr: 309078046

Report ID: 0625700

Date Opened: 06/14/2005

Site Address:
Trailer Headquarters
229 Fontana Rd.
Monroe, LA 71203

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:5012

NAICS: 423110/Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: Y

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 06/14/2005

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 09/30/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100555994

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2			2		4
Current Violations	2			2		4
Initial Penalty	$2,250	$0	$0	$1,800	$0	$4,050
Current Penalty	$2,250	$0	$0	$1,800	$0	$4,050
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001	Serious	19100334 A02 I	08/18/2005	09/07/2005	$750	$750	$0	-
2.	01002	Serious	19100334 A03 I	08/18/2005	08/23/2005	$1,500	$1,500	$0	-
3.	02001	Other	19040029 A	08/18/2005	08/30/2005	$300	$300	$0	-
4.	02002	Other	19040039 A	08/18/2005	08/18/2005	$1,500	$1,500	$0	-

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200553915

Event: 06/08/2005

Employee Dies after Electric Shock Due to Defective Tool

On June 8, 2005, Employee #1 was using an electric shear to cut aluminum tin roofing material used for the repair of tractor trailers. After sustaining an electric shock, he was transported to a local hospital, where he later died. The shear's electrical cord had previously been cut and incorrectly repaired.

Keywords: REPAIR, INADEQUATE MAINT, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, ELECTRIC SHOCK

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309078046			Fatality	Electric Shock	Helpers, mechanics and repairers

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