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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18532465 - W. E. Blackmon Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
W. E. Blackmon Construction Co., Inc.
Sr 1435 (Canal Dr.),
Leland, NC 28451
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 610, Leland, NC 28451
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/19/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360261069 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 7B0302 B02 | 05/02/1989 | 05/09/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, the backhoe operator, was transporting a rubber tire backhoe from a job site to the field office. Employee #1 left the job site at approximately 6:30 p.m. and had traveled through Wilmington, crossed the new bridge, and at approximately 6:55 p.m. was about 1/4 mile from the Brunswick River Bridge on US Route 17. The backhoe was struck in the rear by an automobile traveling approximately 55 mph. The impact jarred Employee #1, causing bruises and strains. The automobile sustained heavy damage and its driver was killed. Employee #1 was wearing a seat belt and the backhoe was traveling with all lights burning, including headlights, red rear/brake lights, amber flashing lights, and rear work lights. The automobile did not have its lights turned on at the time of the impact.
Keywords: HIGHWAY, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, COLLISION, SEAT BELT, AUTOMOBILE, STRUCK BY, BACKHOE, SPRAIN, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18532465 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Construction laborers |