Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1124711.015 - Pittard Construction Company, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office

Investigation Summary

At 10:30 a.m. on February 9, 2016, at least three employees were working on the side of the road approximately seven feet inside the caution cones on the corner of the street. The employees were preparing to install a fire hydrant. Two employees were struck when a car traveled off the road. The third employee says that he felt the wind from the car, but was not hit. Employee #1 was struck and landed on the hood of the car. Then, the driver traveled with Employee #1 on the hood of the car for approximately 100 feet before hitting a utility pole. Employee #1 was catapulted to the ground, which killed him. Employee #2 was struck by the driver of the same car, which resulted in injuries to the employee's head and leg. Employee #2 was sent to the hospital.

Keywords: Highway Shoulder, Motor Vehicle, Struck By