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Inspection: 306915653 - Collins Tn Dpw Fatality 2007
Inspection Information - Office: Nys Dol Pesh Buffalo
Site Address:
Collins Tn Dpw Fatality 2007
15650 S Quaker St
Collins, NY 14034
Mailing Address:
14093 Mill St, Collins, NY 14034
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2008
Emphasis: L:Hh
Case Closed: 06/03/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101890333 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 3A0001 | 04/02/2008 | 05/19/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 04/02/2008 | 05/19/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260020 B02 | 04/02/2008 | 05/19/2008 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 22, 2007, Employee #1, a mechanic, and three coworkers were using an excavator bucket to vertically push in railroad tracks. The first piece of track went in easily, but they were having a hard time with the second one. They decided to try using the excavator bucket to tap on the rail, and two of the coworkers backed off the rail. Employee #1 and the other coworker continued to hold the rail in place. When the bucket lifted up from the rail, it twisted off its bracket, fell, and struck both workers on the head. Employee #1 was killed. The coworker was transported to the hospital, where he was treated and released.
Keywords: HEAD, INSTALLING, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, BACKHOE BUCKET
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306915653 | Fatality | Concussion | Helpers, mechanics and repairers |