Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311936082 - Nc Dept Of Transportation/D3-Newhanover Co Maint
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Nc Dept Of Transportation/D3-Newhanover Co Maint
Us 17w By Pass 1/10 Mi West Marker 59
Wilmington, NC 28401
Mailing Address:
5310 Barbados Blvd, Castle Hayne, NC 28429
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238350/Finish Carpentry Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/01/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction Sep
Case Closed: 05/20/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100359181 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| Current Penalty | $2,363 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,363 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 12/02/2008 | 12/05/2008 | $2,363 | $3,150 | $0 | 02/04/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers were repairing a guide rail on the US 17 Bypass. Employee #1 had just finished adjusting a chain attached to a guide rail post and the backhoe. The backhoe arm was too far away from the tractor. Employee #1's coworker, tried to reposition the backhoe so he had more lifting capacity. The backhoe, at the time of the accident, was throttled up. As the coworker reached around and pulled the backhoe in reverse. The backhoe jumped backward toward Employee #1. The bucket arm knocked Employee #1 down and the wheel ran over him. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: CHAIN, GUARDRAIL, REPAIR, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, RUN OVER, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311936082 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
Translate