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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305645053 - Gilbert Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Gilbert Construction Co., Inc.
27 Falling Tide Road
Deltaville, VA 23043
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 9, Hardyville, VA 23070
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/17/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 09/17/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100920305 |
Investigation Summary
On September 9, 2002, Employee #1 was using a KATO HD 1220 track excavator to remove a 30-inch diameter by 100-foot tall tree. He first removed the soil and roots from around the base of the tree on one side. He was beginning to drive the excavator to the opposite side when the tree fell on the cab of the excavator, crushing it. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, CRUSHED, TREE, EXCAVATOR, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305645053 | Fatality | Fracture | Excavating and loading machine operators |