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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305913931 - Elmo Greer & Sons, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Elmo Greer & Sons, Llc
Us Hwy 421
Cawood, KY 40815
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 730, London, KY 40743
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/22/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/16/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101866903 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 338003101 A | 09/23/2003 | 10/27/2003 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260602 A02 I | 09/23/2003 | 10/10/2003 | $1,875 | $1,875 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m., on July 30, 2003, Employee #1, a general contractor for the project and an employee of Elmo Greer & Sons, LLC, was operating a Caterpillar 966D front end wheel loader at the US Highway 421 road construction site in Harlan County, Kentucky. He was assigned to clear an area of debris on a dirt access road. Employee #1 was working alone in the area, approximately 150 meters from other employees who were drilling in the area. The loader backed over an embankment. The braking system failed when backing up and the loader began to roll down an embankment. The loader was not equipped with a seatbelt and Employee #1 jumped from the loader as it was rolling down the embankment. Employee #1 sprained his back.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, BRAKE, ROLL-OVER, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, SEAT BELT, LOADER, SPRAIN, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305913931 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Excavating and loading machine operators |