Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311303226 - Cowell Custom Homes, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
Cowell Custom Homes, Inc.
Lot 42 Banderas Way
Chelan, WA 98816
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1838, Chelan, WA 98816
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 236115/New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/28/2007
Emphasis: L:Constr
Case Closed: 09/28/2007
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 102368313 |
Investigation Summary
On August 17, 2007, Employee #1 was using a Caterpillar 312 trackhoe to dig a foundation. He was backing up when the trackhoe went over the lip of the foundation, rolled backward, and then overturned onto its left side. The owner and person in charge of the work removed Employee #1 from the operator's seat and started CPR, but was unable to revive him. He suffered crushing injuries to his head and was pronounced dead at the job site by the Chelan County Deputy Coroner. Employee #1 was wearing his seat belt at the time of the accident.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, HEAD, CPR, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, LOST CONTROL, BACKHOE, BACKING UP, OVERTURN
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 311303226 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |