Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317361061 - Joel M. Pace Dba Pace'S Hauling & Clearing
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Joel M. Pace Dba Pace'S Hauling & Clearing
12000 Block Of Buffalo Rd Near Clayton/Highway 42
Clayton, NC 27527
Mailing Address:
13262 Buffalo Road, Clayton, NC 27527
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:2411
NAICS: 113310/Logging
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/28/2014
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Logging, S:Program Improvements, S:Tree Felling
Case Closed: 02/12/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100365782 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,700 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 |
| 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 | 19100266 D01 IV | 08/20/2014 | 08/25/2014 | $600 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100266 D01 VIIB | 08/20/2014 | 08/25/2014 | $0 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100266 F01 II | 08/20/2014 | 08/25/2014 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100266 H01 I | 08/20/2014 | 08/25/2014 | $100 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 28, 2014, Employee #1, a 43-year-old male with Joel M. Pace Dba Pace's Hauling & Clearing was clearing trees on two lots at a modular home park. Employee #1 was operating a backhoe and used it to push-down a tree when a tree snapped and fell on the cab of the backhoe crushing Employee #1. Employee #1 was killed in the event. Employee #1 was working alone at the time of the incident.
Keywords: TREE FELLING, TREE LIMB, MACHINE OPERATOR, CRUSHED, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, UNTRAINED, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317361061 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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