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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1756174.015 - Nick'S Excavation & Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Nick'S Excavation & Construction
1500 Purdytown Turnpike
Hawley, PA 18428
Mailing Address:
7 Brookside Rd., Carbondale, PA 18407
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 484220/ Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Local
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/01/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1756175 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2177039 | ||
| Inspection | 1756173 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 11:32 a.m. on June 19, 2024, Employee #1, employed by Henshaw Trucking, was spraying the bed of his triaxle dump truck with an anti-stick substance on a private driveway while waiting to be loaded with asphalt. As Employee #1 walked behind the truck, Employee #2, employed by Nick's Excavation & Construction, suffered a medical emergency, leading to cardiac arrest in the cab of his truck. Employee #2's truck began rolling downhill and struck Employee #1's truck, continuing to roll and fatally striking Employee #1. The truck then collided with another vehicle and the asphalt plant before coming to a stop. Employee #2 was found dead in the cab of his truck.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Collision, Crushed, Dump Truck, Struck By, Traffic Accident, Vehicle
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1756174.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, heavy |