Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105746440 - R. R. Dawson Bridge Company
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
R. R. Dawson Bridge Company
1515 N. Military Highway
Norfolk, VA 23513
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 28, Lexington, KY 40501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/27/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360302418 | ||
| Referral | 900312125 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:30 a.m. on November 8, 1990, an employee was backing a tractor trailer into place so concrete barrier forms could be loaded and transported to another section of the job site. Employee #1 was directing the tractor trailer. On the second attempt, Employee #1 was directly behind the rig signaling to the operator and walking backwards. Employee #1 did not realize that he was walking into the concrete until it was too late. He was crushed between the concrete block and the trailer. He was hospitalized with broken arms.
Keywords: CONSTRUCTION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, TRACTOR TRAILER, ARM, TRAILER, WALKING BACKWARD, CONCRETE, BACKING UP, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105746440 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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