Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100354265 - J. L. Freeman Construction Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
J. L. Freeman Construction Company, Inc.
Preston White Road, 6 Miles South Of Hwy. 280
Alamo, GA 30411
Mailing Address:
P.O.Box581, Wetumpka, AL 36092
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/23/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/24/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360147201 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $920 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $920 |
| Current Penalty | $920 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $920 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 07/24/1986 | 07/26/1986 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260028 A | 07/24/1986 | 07/26/1986 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260602 A03 I | 07/24/1986 | 07/26/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
ON JUNE 12, 1986, AT APPROXIMATELY 10:30 AM, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OPERATING A MODEL 580 SUPER E CASE BACKHOE (NO. 17035468) ALONG A SHALLOW ROADSIDE DITCH. HE CARRIED A PASSENGER ON THE (DOWNSIDE) LEFT REAR FENDER. THE RIGHT REAR TIRE APPARENTLY PASSED OVER A SMALL TREE STUMP, CAUSING THE BACKHOE, EQUIPPED WITH A ROPS (# 17549698) TO FALL OVER SIDEWAYS. THE PASSENGER JUMPED OFF THE FENDER AND WAS ABLE TO EVADE THE BACKHOE. THE OPERATOR (WHO HAD NOT BEEN USING HIS SEATBELT) WAS CRUSHED BY THE ROPS WHEN HE TRIED TO JUMP OFF THE EQUIPMENT. EMPLOYEE #1 RECEIVED A BROKEN NECK AND BACK, AND A CRUSHED CHEST. HE DIED AT THE SCENE.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, ROLL-OVER, ROPS, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, NECK, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100354265 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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