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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311032528 - Merritt Contracting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Merritt Contracting, Inc.
1742 Candler Highway
Gainesville, GA 30507
Mailing Address:
Po Box 7790, Gainesville, GA 30504
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/25/2007
Emphasis: S:Hwy Street Bridge Constr, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 09/02/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101283026 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $2,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,450 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 09/21/2007 | 10/18/2007 | $2,450 | $4,900 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 09/21/2007 | 10/18/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/30/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A dump truck driver pulled into a parking lot adjacent to the work zone and proceeded to back down inside of the work zone. The truck was backing to be staged so that it could be positioned in front of the asphalt removal machine. As the truck backed down the hill Employee #1 was walking in the work zone and was struck and pinned beneath the driver side rear tire resulting in his death.
Keywords: PINNED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, DUMP TRUCK, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311032528 | Fatality | Other | Construction laborers |