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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311301402 - Olson Brothers Excavating
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tumwater Service Location, Tumwater, Wa
Site Address:
Olson Brothers Excavating
15th Ave. And Woodland Creek S
Olympia, WA 98513
Mailing Address:
6622 112th St E, Puyallup, WA 98373
Union Status: Union
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/2008
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/30/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102368297 |
Investigation Summary
On August 20, 2007, Employee #1 was measuring the length of a trench at a construction site. The excavator operator had moved the excavator bucket slightly to one side so that Employee #1 could take the measurement. The trench was still a bit short, so the operator moved the excavator bucket back into position over the trench and told Employee #1 that he was going to take one more scoop of soil. The operator began lowering the bucket when Employee #1 unexpectedly stepped onto the bucket. The operator stated that the bucket was not more than 2 feet from the end of the trench. The operator let go of the controls to stop the machine, causing the bucket to jerk to a halt. Employee #1, whose boots were muddy, lost his footing and slipped. His head struck the excavator bucket as he fell into the trench between the front of the bucket and the end of the wall. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, EXCAVATOR, FALL, SLIPPERY SURFACE, LOST BALANCE, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311301402 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |