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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311038947 - U.S. Traffic Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
U.S. Traffic Technologies, Inc.
I-75 N.Between Exits 218 & 221 Carmel Rd.
Mcdonough, GA 30252
Mailing Address:
5044 Nifda Blvd. Se, Smyrna, GA 30080
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/23/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/16/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101283315 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $11,900 |
| Current Penalty | $6,200 | $0 | $0 | $1,700 | $0 | $7,900 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 10/14/2008 | 11/07/2008 | $2,500 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/14/2008 | 11/07/2008 | $3,700 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 10/14/2008 | 10/20/2008 | $1,700 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on April 22, 2008, Employee #1 and other coworkers staged traffic control devices and equipments (DOT safety barrels) on the shoulder of south to northbound on I-75 between exits 218 and 221. The employees were on the right side of the shoulder south to north on I-75 at an approximate distance of 17.5 ft away from the road on the grassy side of the shoulder. Employee #1 placed a barrel from off the back of the truck onto the shoulder, it tipped over and the wind blew the barrel into the road of I-75 traffic. An oncoming vehicle hit the barrel, and he dashed into the lane to retrieve the barrel. Employee #1 was struck by a vehicle traveling north and died at the scene of the accident.
Keywords: HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC BARREL, VEHICLE, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311038947 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |