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Accident: 848838 - One Employee Killed, One Injured By Falling Backhoe Bucket
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122320252 | 01/10/1996 | 1623 | Neptune Construction Company, Inc. |
At approximately 9:45 a.m. on January 10, 1996, Employees #1 and #2 were preparing to move the flat top cover to a storm sewer from the south end to the east end. Employee #1 was trying to align the hole of the flat top cover while Employee #2 was turning the flat top cover from the south end to the east end. They were working directly underneath the suspended bucket to the loader/backhoe. Suddenly, the lift assembly cylinder to the bucket failed, causing the bucket to strike both employees. Employee #1 suffered a crushing injury to his head and was killed. Employee #2 sustained fractures to his right arm and right shoulder, for which he was hospitalized.
Keywords:
fracture, head, loader/backhoe, cylinder, construction, equipment failure, crushed, struck by, arm, bucket elevator
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122320252 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 122320252 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |