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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300316585 - Triangle Grading & Paving, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Raleigh Area Office
Site Address:
Triangle Grading & Paving, Inc.
120 Jenkins Road
Morrisville, NC 27560
Mailing Address:
P.O. Drawer 2570, Burlington, NC 27216
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/14/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/21/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100420058 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 | $0 | $3,300 |
| 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. | 01001A | Other | 19260020 B02 | 05/01/1998 | 06/10/1998 | $1,100 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 05/01/1998 | 06/30/1998 | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a 1975 Caterpillar D8K bulldozer at a site clearing and grading project. An hydraulic hose in the bulldozer ruptured, spraying pressurized hydraulic oil onto the hot engine parts, such as the exhaust manifold and the turbocharger, and into the operator's compartment. A flash fire erupted, engulfing the cab. Employee #1 sustained severe burns and died as a result of his injuries. The hydraulic hose was worn and abraded. Poor maintenance, infrequent inspections, and inadequate training all contributed to this accident.
Keywords: BURN, FLAMMABLE LIQUID, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, HYDRAULIC LINE, RUPTURE, BULLDOZER, UNTRAINED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300316585 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Grader, dozer and scraper operators |