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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1499769.015 - Alpha Landscapes
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Alpha Landscapes
2333 Sw Plaza Parkway
Ankeny, IA 50021
Mailing Address:
31273 510th Ave Attn: Riley Marvin, Slater, IA 50244
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/27/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/27/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1678862 | ||
| Inspection | 1499784 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,978 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,978 |
| Current Penalty | $3,978 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,978 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 12/16/2020 | 04/15/2021 | $3,978 | $3,978 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on October 27, 2020, employees were planting trees outside of the construction project site. A coworker was operating a Bobcat skid steer with an auger attachment to dig holes for trees. Employee #1 approached underneath the raised the skid steer arms to retrieve a knife from the coworker. As the coworker withdrew his arm, he activated the controls and lowered the skid steer arms while Employee #1 was underneath. Employee #1 was caught between the skid steer's arms and frame, and he was killed by crushing injury to head and chest.
Keywords: Caught Between, Caught In, Chest, Crushed, Head, Skidder
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1499769.015 | 19 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |