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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301108585 - Earthscapes, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Columbia Area Office
Site Address:
Earthscapes, Inc.
Inchon Rifle Range
Parris Island, SC 29935
Mailing Address:
2204 Dobbs Drive, Phoenix City, AL 36870
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/08/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101450021 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260601 B04 | 07/11/1997 | 07/16/1997 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260602 A09 II | 07/11/1997 | 07/16/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
After watching Employee #1 drive his Mack truck from the loading area, the operator of a Caterpillar excavator turned away from the truck and began to make another pile of dirt for the next load. While he was digging, the excavator bucket became entangled with a buried conduit containing communication wires. The coworker was moving the excavator arm and bucket clockwise to remove the conduit when the bucket struck Employee #1. For some reason, he had backed down into the area, left his truck cab, and was standing on the side of his truck when he was struck. Employee #1 suffered massive internal injuries and died at the hospital.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, EXCAVATOR, STRUCK BY, COMMUNICATION, INATTENTION, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301108585 | Fatality | Other | Miscellaneous material moving equipment operators |