Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1292335.015 - Dbi Services, Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111

Investigation Summary

At 11:30 a.m. on February 3, 2018, an employee was working with a crew that was filling in potholes on a highway and the crew was pulled off onto the right shoulder of the highway. The crews vehicles were parked approximately 7 feet from the shoulder line and the employee was at or near the rear of his vehicle on the drivers side. A motorist left the highway and crossed the shoulder line before striking the employee with the vehicle. The employee was launched into the drivers side door and was then carried approximately 13 feet before coming to rest behind the work vehicle in front. The employee sustained multiple injuries to his body and head and was killed at the scene.

Keywords: Highway Shoulder, Motor Vehicle, Road Paving, Struck By, Traffic Accident