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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309544765 - Madden Contracting Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Madden Contracting Co., Inc.
State Hwy 110, 7 Miles North Of Us Hwy 79
New Summerfield, TX 75780
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 371, Minden, LA 71058
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/29/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Workzone, S:Hwy Street Bridge Constr
Case Closed: 01/23/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100784172 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,700 |
| Current Penalty | $5,880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,880 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 5A0001 | 11/13/2007 | 11/16/2007 | $2,940 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260201 A | 11/13/2007 | 11/16/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19260020 B04 | 11/13/2007 | 11/16/2007 | $2,940 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260095 A | 11/13/2007 | 11/16/2007 | $0 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 10, 2007, Employee #1 was operating a Waldon SweepMaster 250, traveling north on state highway 110. With the throttle pulled completely and the transmission in high gear, he was operating the sweeper at maximum speed. Employee #1 was traveling on a downhill grade and was making a sharp left turn when the sweeper skidded off the roadway to the west and overturned. He was ejected from the seat and was partially crushed by the rollover protective structure. He died as a result of injuries sustained in the accident. Employee #1 was not wearing a seat belt, which had been installed by the manufacturer.
Keywords: EJECTED, SPEEDING, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, ROPS, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, SHARP TURN, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309544765 | Fatality | Other | Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators |