Welcome to journalnow.com. Skip directly to: our Keyword Search, Section Navigation, Content.
Winston Salem Journal

News

Print This Print AddThis Social Bookmark Button

Wake County cited for safety violations in mechanic's death

ADVERTISEMENT

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Published: May 13, 2008

RALEIGH
State officials have cited Wake County with four serious violations in the death of a mechanic working on an ambulance earlier this year.
Thirty-three-year-old David Lee Champion died February 23 when a pneumatic jack slipped from the chassis and dropped a 14,000 pound ambulance on him.
The News & Observer of Raleigh reported today that state officials concluded there were no jack stands or wheel chocks in place to help secure the ambulance.
The state Labor Department's Division of Occupational Safety and Health has fined Wake County $22,400.
Wake's General Services director David Goodwin said the county takes the violations seriously and has taken steps to improve its safety program. Wake officials met with state officials to review the investigation last week.

Loading Comments...
Loading
Print This Print AddThis Social Bookmark Button
 

ADVERTISEMENT

Advertisement

Advertise With Us

Share This Story With A Friend
Oops! Your email could not be sent because of the following errors:
Wake County cited for safety violations in mechanic's death
* Please separate multiple email addresses with commas.
* To:
Your Name:
Your Email Address:
Personal Message [optional]:
Print This Story
Wake County cited for safety violations in mechanic's death

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS