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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316605674 - Scruggs Equipment Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Memphis Office - Safety
Site Address:
Scruggs Equipment Co Inc
1940 Channel Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
Mailing Address:
P O Box 13284, Memphis, TN 38113
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7538
NAICS: 811111/General Automotive Repair
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/14/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/05/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100626795 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 90007 | 09/13/2012 | 10/03/2012 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 13, 2012, Employee #1, a mechanic with Scruggs Equipment Company Inc., was assessing a problem with the packing mechanism for a front loading refuse truck. The front loading arms cycled, and Employee #1 was caught between the driver side loading arm and the debris body and was killed.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, ASPHYXIATED, FRONT END LOADER, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, MECHANIC, CAUGHT BETWEEN, AUTOMATIC RESTART
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316605674 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Heavy equipment mechanics |