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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115242018 - Highway Services Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Highway Services Inc
Approx Mp 5.8 Hwy 82 East Bound Lane
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Mailing Address:
Po Box 310, Rogers, MN 55374
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/07/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 902807148 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a PC5000 highway grinder when the yoke on the drive shaft broke, causing the equipment to begin moving backward. He was standing on the road at the time, and although he was able to grab the steering wheel, the equipment continued to roll in reverse, dragging Employee #1 beneath the belt and pulley area. He sustained a serious injury to his right leg, which had to be amputated at the knee.
Keywords: AMPUTATED, BELT, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, UNMANNED, NIP POINT, PULLEY, LOST CONTROL, DRIVE SHAFT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115242018 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |