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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315191221 - South Carolina Department Of Transportation
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
South Carolina Department Of Transportation
Laurens Rd & Interstate 85
Greenville, SC 29607
Mailing Address:
13 Saluda Dam Rd, Greenville, SC 29611
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/11/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/19/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100379882 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker, highway department employees, whose job titles are Trade Specialists II, were filling potholes in a traffic lane. They were located behind a SCDOT dump truck in the far right ramp/turn lane of a multi-lane road. The dump truck was equipped with and had its emergency flasher on and the flashing left arrow was also in operation and located on the dump truck. The truck was also equipped with an oscillating yellow light which was operating on top of the truck. Employee #1 and a coworker were shoveling asphalt to fill potholes underneath the I-85 overpass on Laurens Road. The coworker noticed a vehicle coming towards them from behind. He tried to get Employee #1 out of the way of the moving vehicle, but was unable to do so. The other employee was struck by the vehicle. He was transported to the hospital and later died from the injuries that same day. The coworker was unharmed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HIGHWAY, CONSTRUCTION, DUMP TRUCK, STRUCK BY, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315191221 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |