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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308188747 - Mueller Co Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Chattanooga Office - Safety
Site Address:
Mueller Co Llc
1401 Mueller Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37406
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:3321
NAICS: 331511/Iron Foundries
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/08/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100623248 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 503010501 | 12/16/2004 | 12/24/2004 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100176 F | 12/16/2004 | 12/24/2004 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On September 23, 2004, Employee #1, a flagman, was backing up a railroad hopper car, which was being pushed by a front-end loader. When he saw that the rail car was approaching a parked semi-trailer, he attempted to apply the rail car's brakes. The flagman's shirt became caught on a cotter key for the brake release. He was crushed between the rail car and the semi trailer and was killed.
Keywords: BRAKE, WORK RULES, RAILROAD CAR, FLAGMAN, COTTER PIN, COLLISION, CRUSHED, LOADER, TRAILER, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308188747 | Fatality | Other | Laborers, except construction |