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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309205219 - Dhl Excavating
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Dhl Excavating
Teradon Road
Accord, NY 12404
Mailing Address:
15 Washington Ave, Rosendale, NY 12472
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: 05/16/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/28/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100741677 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/08/2006 | 08/16/2006 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/24/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 08/08/2006 | 08/16/2006 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | 08/24/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 21, 2006, a worker exited a PC120 5 excavator without activating the control lever lock outs or lowering the excavator's bucket. He contacted the swing control, causing the excavator to pin Employee #1 against a tree, crushing him, and killing him.
Keywords: PINNED, WORK RULES, MACHINE OPERATOR, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, TREE, EXCAVATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309205219 | Fatality | Other | Excavating and loading machine operators |