This photo from TOSHA shows the machine at TAG Manufacturing where Larry Chubbs fell through paneling on a catwalk was killed. The arrow points to the panel that became dislodged.FATAL OCCUPATIONAL INJURIESIn Chattanooga Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Hamilton, Marion, Sequatchie, Walker, Dade and Catoosa counties.* 2010: 7* 2009: 9* 2008: 12* 2007: 10* 2006: 8* 2005: 7Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Larry ChubbsState officials have fined a Chattanooga manufacturing company nearly $16,000 in the death of a plant worker this spring.
TAG Manufacturing worker Larry Chubbs, 54, was killed May 7 when a panel of a catwalk on a large machine became dislodged and he fell into the fast-moving machinery below.
Chubbs’ body was discovered by another worker about two hours after the accident, after he missed a weekly safety meeting. His shirt and hat were found near the machine.
After investigating the conditions surrounding Chubbs’ death, the Tennessee Department of Labor slapped the company with $14,500 in fines for five safety violations deemed “serious” and an additional $1,350 for nine “nonserious” citations.