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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1539789.015 - Blackwing Blasting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Blackwing Blasting, Inc.
Hwy 50 Between Gunnison And Montrose
Gunnison, CO 81230
Mailing Address:
Po Box 998, Divide, CO 80814
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423320/ Brick, Stone, and Related Construction Material Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/2021
Emphasis: L:Workzone
Case Closed: 12/28/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1782031 | ||
| Inspection | 1541086 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1541080 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1541083 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1546878 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on June 29, 2021, an employee was performing rock fall mitigation by scaling the side of a mountain using a mini excavator. While the employee was ascending, the side of the mountain collapsed and a boulder approximately 15 feet in size fell and crushed the employee inside the mini excavator. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Boulder, Crushed, Excavator, Falling Object
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1539789.015 | 69 | M | Fatality | Explosives workers |