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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306105248 - Paulson Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Paulson Construction, Inc.
River Road
De Forest, WI 53532
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 395, Deforest, WI 53532
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/25/2003
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 08/20/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100800606 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,600 |
| Current Penalty | $10,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,600 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 07/29/2003 | 08/11/2003 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 07/29/2003 | 08/04/2003 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 07/29/2003 | 08/04/2003 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 07/29/2003 | 08/04/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 07/29/2003 | 08/04/2003 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01005 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 07/29/2003 | 08/04/2003 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01006 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 07/29/2003 | 08/04/2003 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On April 2, 2003, a backhoe operator, of Palulson Construction, Inc., connected a bucket to a backhoe with a Hendrix Quick Coupler. He extended the backhoe to start digging when the bucket became disconnected and slid to the bottom of the excavation. Employee #1 was working in the excavation and was struck by the bucket. The employee died of fractures.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, FRACTURE, STRUCK BY, BACKHOE, BACKHOE BUCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306105248 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |