Inspection Detail

Inspection: 123746638 - Roseburg Sand & Gravel Co

Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Salem 1054100

Investigation Summary

On February 9, 1997, Employee #1 drove a 2-ton flatbed tire truck into the yard of Roseburg Sand and Gravel. Because it was a Sunday morning, the gates were locked, so he got out, unlocked the double gate, and drove inside. He then stopped, activated a micro brake, and got out to close and padlock the gates. The truck was on an 8 degree slope and rolled backward into Employee #1, pinning him against a gate pole. He was killed. A neighbor saw Employee #1 after he had become caught and called emergency services. Employee #1 was extricated and transported him to the Chapel of the Roses, Roseburg, OR.

Keywords: BRAKE, PINNED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, FLATBED TRUCK, SLOPE, TRUCK DRIVER