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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311217129 - Byrd'S Lawn & Tree Care, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Byrd'S Lawn & Tree Care, Llc
Intersection Sunburst Court & Glenwood Dr.
Kalispell, MT 59901
Mailing Address:
P O Box 3645, Kalispell, MT 59903
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0782
NAICS: 561730/Landscaping Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/04/2009
Emphasis: S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 03/04/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101870640 |
Investigation Summary
On January 5, 2009, Employee #1, the President of the Company, positioned himself under the bed of a raised dump truck (Chevrolet Model Number C-60, manufactured in 1973, VIN Number CCE623V141685) and leaned over the main frame rail on the drivers side of the vehicle and manipulated the PTO linkage to free the bed that was stuck in the "up" position. At approximately 3:20 p.m. the bed dropped to the rest position, fatally crushing Employee #1 between the frame rail and the box. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: JAMMED, CRUSHED, DUMP TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311217129 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |