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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18675363 - Champlain Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Champlain Construction Co., Inc.
Williston Woods Road
Williston, VT 05495
Mailing Address:
Birchard Park, Box 2180, Middlebury, VT 05753
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/14/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360602775 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, WHO HAD 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE AT CONSTRUCTION WORK, WAS PART OF A CREW WORKING ON A NEW ROAD. HE LEFT HIS ASSIGNED WORK AREA AND APPROACHED A KOEHRING 6633 TRACK-TYPE BACKHOE FROM THE RIGHT REAR (BLIND) SIDE. THE BACKHOE OPERATOR WAS PEELING OFF 8 INCH SLICES OF FROST AND WAS UNAWARE OF THE PRESENCE OF EMPLOYEE #1. A 2 1/2 BY 4 FOOT PIECE OF FROZEN DIRT STRUCK THE EMPLOYEE, KNOCKING HIM INTO THE MACHINE'S STEEL TRACK. EMPLOYEE #1 DIED OF SEVERE HEAD INJURIES.
Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18675363 | Fatality | Other | Construction trades, n.e.c. |