Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300513405 - Austin Bridge & Road Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Worth Area Office
Site Address:
Austin Bridge & Road Co.
3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy.
Grapevine, TX 76051
Mailing Address:
3535 Travis Suite 300, Dallas, TX 75204
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/30/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/30/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100710284 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating a Case 580l backhoe with a bucket full of white rock. He was descending an embankment at an angle when he decided to get off of the backhoe. After Employee #1 dismounted, the vehicle started to tip. The backhoe then overturned, striking him in the upper back, between the shoulder blades and below the neck. Employee #1 was killed. The backhoe was equipped with a roll-over protection system.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, BACK, STRUCK BY, BACKHOE, SLOPE, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300513405 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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