Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170582373 - Employee in excavation is fatally struck by falling backhoe
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106100720 | 12/22/1994 | 1794 | 0 | Hydro Operation Inc. |
Abstract: Two employees were stomping down dirt in a excavation that measured 17 feet wide by 26 feet long by 5 feet deep. While the operator of a backhoe was retracking its outrigger, the backhoe moved backward, fell into the excavation, and struck Employee #1. He died.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106100720 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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