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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1743622.015 - Thomas Bailes Contracting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Thomas Bailes Contracting, Inc.
60 Hoot Owl Hollow Road
Summersville, WV 26651
Mailing Address:
334 Wiseman Rd, Summersville, WV 26651
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 484110/ General Freight Trucking, Local
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/07/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/23/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2154570 |
Investigation Summary
At 10:30 a.m. on April 23, 2024, Employee #1 was making a delivery of gravel to a residence home. The position of the truck during delivery was under a set of overhead power and communication lines. Upon completion of unloading the gravel, Employee #1 was seen by the homeowner in the bed of the truck with two hands placed on the lower communications line for unknown reasons. After returning to the truck, looking for and not seeing the employee, the homeowner contacted the business owner and emergency services. Employee #1 was found dead in the bed of the truck. It was believed that Employee #1 fell within the bed of the truck and suffered multiple fatal blunt force injuries as a result.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Delivery Work, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Gravel Trailer, Overhead Power Line
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1743622.015 | 58 | M | Fatality |