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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108958125 - Newell Road Builders Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Newell Road Builders Inc.
Us 27/Ga 1, .1 Mi N Of Cr 166
Cuthbert, GA 31740
Mailing Address:
Rt. 1, Box 324, Cuthbert, GA 31740
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/12/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/20/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360824031 |
Investigation Summary
Two employees of a road construction crew were assigned to align two traffic control signs that had blown over due to high winds and rains. The signs, which read "Road Closed" and "Detour" were positioned for traffic entering the right curve approximately fifty feet behind flashing orange/white traffic barrels. A tractor trailer entered the curve at approximately 40 mph,25 mph above the appropriate speed. The driver realized that he could not make the turn and locked his brakes, causing him to skid in the direction of the two employees. The employees tried to escape, but Employee #1 was hit by the rig. He later died at the local hospital.
Keywords: SPEEDING, CONSTRUCTION, TRAFFIC CONTROL, STRUCK BY, TRACTOR TRAILER, INATTENTION, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108958125 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |