Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301455671 - Robert E. Cifuni
Inspection Information - Office: Tarrytown Area Office
Site Address:
Robert E. Cifuni
15 South Rte. 303
Congers, NY 10920
Mailing Address:
327 No. Rte. 9w, Congers, NY 10920
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/14/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102030012 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and his father had removed a sewer grate and were cleaning the sewer at the southeast section of a parking lot. They had A John Deere backhoe, model #310, was placed on the 9 ft 2 in. shoulder of the roadway; the arm was extended onto the shoulder and served as a barricade. Employee #1 and his father were standing near the sewer when they were struck by a car driven by another son who was coming to visit them. The car apparently hit the arm of the backhoe, struck the two men, and finally stopped 110 ft away at a utility pole. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, VEHICLE, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, AUTOMOBILE, STRUCK BY, LOST CONTROL, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301455671 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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