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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312585094 - Pro-Coat Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Safety
Site Address:
Pro-Coat Inc
4301 Rossville Boulevard
Chattanooga, TN 37407
Mailing Address:
519 E 10th St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
Union Status: Union
SIC:3479
NAICS: 332812/ Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/17/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100625136 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,400 |
| Current Penalty | $4,320 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,320 |
| 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 | 503010501 | 11/07/2008 | 11/19/2008 | $4,320 | $5,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 6, 2008, Employee #1 was sand blasting large trash grates that are used to prevent large items such as trees and logs from entering the turbines or going through the spill ways. These grates measured approximately 17.92 ft long by 7.58 ft tall and weigh approximately 5,000 pounds. A grate was on its edge while sand blasting and it fell over, striking and killing Employee #1.
Keywords: CAUGHT BY, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, SANDBLASTING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312585094 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |