Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124009762 - Craig King Excavating
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Craig King Excavating
900 E 500 S
Otterbein, IN 47970
Mailing Address:
Attn Craig King 1990 N.2500 E., Watseka, IL 60970
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/26/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362659450 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,450 |
| Current Penalty | $1,345 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,345 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100166 D01 IV | 07/01/1997 | 07/19/1997 | $560 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100266 D01 VI | 07/01/1997 | 07/19/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100266 D01 VII | 07/01/1997 | 07/19/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D06 I | 07/01/1997 | 07/19/1997 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 07/01/1997 | 09/23/1997 | $560 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 I11 | 07/01/1997 | 07/19/1997 | $225 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 10:57 a.m. on May 5, 1997, Employee #1 was working on the north side of a ditch that was being cleared of trees. A coworker was cutting a large tree on the south side of the ditch. As the tree started to fall, Employee #1 walked into its path. He was struck on the right shoulder, resulting in acute hemorrhaging. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: SHOULDER, TREE FELLING, HEMORRHAGE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TREE, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124009762 | Fatality | Other | Timber cutting and logging occupations |
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