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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1796435.015 - 76517 - Maxcy Hicks - Sons
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
76517 - Maxcy Hicks - Sons
Big Swamp Road And Bass Road
New Zion, SC 29111
Mailing Address:
Po Box 53, New Zion, SC 29111
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/12/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2248221 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $625 |
| Current Penalty | $625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $625 |
| 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 | 06/03/2025 | 07/07/2025 | $625 | $625 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on January 2, 2025, an operator was using a Hitachi 150 front-end loader to clean a road of excess dirt after completing a water line repair. While reversing the machine, the operator heard yelling, stopped, and pulled forward, striking Employee #1 with the loader. Employee #1 later died from his injuries.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Cleaning, Front End Loader, Repair, Struck Against, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1796435.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |