Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300256138 - W. C. Smith
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
W. C. Smith
619 Stallings Road
Durham, NC 27703
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0132
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/30/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362712796 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $500 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 19040008 | 09/30/1996 | 10/03/1996 | $500 | $500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a farm tractor that was towing a trailer loaded with wood. He was driving downhill on a public road and was attempting to turn left onto the employer's property when the trailer caused the tractor to flip over. Employee #1's head struck against the paved road and the tractor fell across his legs, crushing them. He was killed. According to witnesses, Employee #1 was driving too fast when he attempted to turn.
Keywords: HEAD, AGRICULTURE, SPEEDING, WORK RULES, FARM MACHINERY, SHARP TURN, TRACTOR, LOST CONTROL, SLOPE, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300256138 | Fatality | Concussion | Farm workers |
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