Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300350782 - Westford Town Highway
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh Binghamton
Site Address:
Westford Town Highway
Charlie Burton Road
Westford, NY 13488
Mailing Address:
Po Box 43, Westford, NY 13488
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/1999
Emphasis: L:Hh
Case Closed: 05/21/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360252324 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on May 10, 1999, Employee #1 was traveling downhill in a 12-ton Huber Warco static-type roller when a mechanical or engine failure caused him to lose control of the vehicle. He veered off the right side of the road and was thrown from the machine as it rolled over down an embankment. Employee #1 was airborne when he was struck by the rear wheel of the roller and batted approximately 40 ft. He suffered head and upper body injuries, and was killed.
Keywords: EJECTED, HEAD, ROLLER--CONST EQUIP, ROLL-OVER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, LOST CONTROL, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300350782 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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