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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116228453 - Geupel / Dick Joint Venture
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Geupel / Dick Joint Venture
U.S. Rt. 19 South
Little Birch, WV 26629
Mailing Address:
275 Windy Run Road, Little Birch, WV 26629
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/05/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/14/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361975162 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 5 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,840 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,840 |
| 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 | 19260028 A | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $1,240 | $3,500 | $0 | 07/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260550 A09 | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $600 | $1,100 | $0 | 07/22/1997 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19260020 B03 | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/22/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19260403 B01 VII | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/22/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 02003 | Other | 19260405 E01 | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/22/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 6. | 02004 | Other | 19260550 B02 | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/22/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
| 7. | 02005 | Other | 19260909 A | 07/01/1997 | 07/14/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 07/22/1997 | D - Govt Dismissed | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:17 a.m. on May 29, 1997, Employee #1 was driving a Caterpillar D400 articulating dump truck down a haul road. It was her first trip of the morning and the third for the Cat articulators. According to witnesses, the truck seemed to be out of control and gaining speed. It rolled over and Employee #1's hips were pinned by the cab while her head and back turned toward the windshield. She was killed. Employee #1 was not wearing her seat belt and the truck was in neutral.
Keywords: PINNED, ROLL-OVER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, TRUCK, DUMP TRUCK, LOST CONTROL, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116228453 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Truck drivers, heavy |