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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307496802 - Earnhardt Grading, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
Earnhardt Grading, Inc.
Stanley Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28081
Mailing Address:
15220 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC 28078
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/20/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction Sep
Case Closed: 06/02/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102094026 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 2004, Employee #1 was operating a Caterpillar bulldozer, Model Number D8K, in a new field area. For some reason, he exited the cab while it was in the ON position. He was run over. A Caterpillar dump truck operator observed the bulldozer traveling in reverse without Employee #1 at the controls. At a closer inspection, the dump truck operator noticed that there were body parts under and between the bulldozer treads and front spacer. Emergency services were contacted and Employee #1 was pronounced dead due to the nature of his injuries which included: crushing, tearing, and dismemberment.
Keywords: CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, DUMP TRUCK, BULLDOZER, RUN OVER, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307496802 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |