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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105755342 - Carl E. Smith, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Winchester - Safety 0355115
Site Address:
Carl E. Smith, Inc.
State Rt. 639 (Bristersburg)
Catlett, VA 22019
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 4, Sandyville, WV 25275
Union Status: Union
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/27/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360785521 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 10/02/1991 | 11/04/1991 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260602 A09 II | 10/02/1991 | 10/06/1991 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was a laborer/oiler on a Caterpillar 235 track backhoe, serial #32K08591. The operator of the backhoe was traveling forward and Employee #1 was riding on his blind side. The backhoe operator stopped for a few seconds to evaluate his work assignment and Employee #1 either got down from the catwalk on the backhoe or stepped into the path of the backhoe to find out what the operator was doing. Employee #1 was crushed to death between the backhoe track and the ground.
Keywords: CONSTRUCTION, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, BACKHOE, COMMUNICATION, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105755342 | Fatality | Other | Helpers, construction trades |