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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314733379 - Dnr Olympic Region
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tacoma Service Location, Tacoma, Wa
Site Address:
Dnr Olympic Region
G-1017.2 Spur Road Off G-1000 Mile Post 182.5, Whi
Forks, WA 98331
Mailing Address:
Attn Celeste Benson Po Box 47041, Olympia, WA 98504
Union Status: Union
SIC:9512
NAICS: 924120/Administration of Conservation Programs
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/25/2011
Emphasis: L:Log
Case Closed: 08/29/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102370053 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,650 |
| Current Penalty | $16,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,650 |
| 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 | 0540051503 H | 07/28/2011 | 02/15/2011 | $4,050 | $4,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 0540051703 B | 07/28/2011 | 02/15/2011 | $4,950 | $4,950 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 0540051708 | 07/28/2011 | 02/15/2011 | $5,850 | $5,850 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 054005130502 | 07/28/2011 | 08/15/2011 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 0540051307 | 07/28/2011 | 08/15/2011 | $900 | $900 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 14, 2011, an employee, a heavy equipment operator, was caught in the rotating blade of a brush cutting machine head that was attached to a Cat excavator. The cutting head framework was resting on the ground and the blade had not stopped rotating when the employee tried to pull a limb out. The employee was sucked or dragged into the rotating blade and crushed between the framework and the blade. The employee was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, ROTATING KNIFE, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, CRUSHED, EXCAVATOR, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314733379 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |