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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1089115.015 - Mcdade Builders, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Mcdade Builders, Inc.
375 Scenic Drive
Washington, PA 15301
Mailing Address:
384 Shipe Run Road, Washington, PA 15301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/01/2015
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/15/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1016131 |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on September 1, 2015, an employee was working as part of a four-person crew to cut grass on the effluent side of town. During the cutting operation, the employee was operating a Yanmar Ex3200 compact tractor parallel to the slope with a belly mower and front end loader. While descending the slope (approximately between 27.5- 30 degrees from horizontal ) in a forward direction, the tractor began to slide downward and flipped an unknown number of times. The employee was ejected from the tractor and he was killed. The tractor was equipped with a seat belt and roll over protection structure (ROPS) but neither was in use at the time of the incident. Preliminary measurements of the slope indicate the tractor was operating beyond its manufactured capabilities as outlined in the operator's manual of 15 degrees and did not have rear ballast as outlined in the front loader operator's manual.
Keywords: Lawn Mower, Roll-Over, Slope
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1089115.015 | 55 | M | Fatality | Groundskeepers and gardeners, except farm |