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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312541519 - Good Earth Garden Center And Nursery
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Good Earth Garden Center And Nursery
1200 President Clinton Ave.
Little Rock, AR 72201
Mailing Address:
15601 Cantrell Rd., Little Rock, AR 72223
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5261
NAICS: 444220/ Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Stores
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/22/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/10/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100265149 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/26/2009 | 02/05/2009 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was using a Walker riding mower to mulch leaves. When the bag on the mower became full, the employee rode the mower approximately 20 feet to a levee to dump the bag of leaves. The employee was backing up near the edge of the levee, when the mower slid down the embankment approximately 10 to 15 feet into the Arkansas River. The employee drowned.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, LAWN MOWER, RIVER, DROWN, LOST CONTROL, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312541519 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |