Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307837807 - Ellis Astin Grading Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Ellis Astin Grading Co., Inc.
6490 Spout Springs Rd.
Flowery Branch, GA 30542
Mailing Address:
9139 Villa Rica Hwy., Villa Rica, GA 30180
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/14/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/07/2005
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 101282317 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:15 p.m. on March 13, 2005, Employee #1 was driving a bulldozer when he received a signal from his foreman that it was time to quit for the day. He turned the bulldozer around and began to go up the hill backwards to avoid getting dust in his face. The foreman heard the bulldozer rev-up and looked back to see the bulldozer going over the embankment. Employee #1 was run over and killed by the bulldozer.
Keywords: EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, BULLDOZER, RUN OVER, BACKING UP, INATTENTION
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 307837807 | Fatality | Other | Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators |