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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 966757.015 - Gopher Excavation, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Gopher Excavation, Inc.
Weld County Rd 52 And 17
Johnstown, CO 80534
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1079, Berthoud, CO 80513
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/09/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/02/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 880317 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| Current Penalty | $2,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,800 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 09/11/2014 | 10/16/2014 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:15 p.m. on April 8, 2014, Employee #1 was using a hand held gasoline Stihl cut-off saw, Model TS700, to cut 8-in. high-density polyethylene municipal water line. Employee #1 removed the manufacturers abrasive blade and installed a 14-in. carbide tipped saw blade prohibited by the manufacturer in the operators manual and warning stickers placed on the saw. The saw kicked back striking Employee #1 in the throat and chest area. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: Kick Back, Neck, Saw, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 966757.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Excavating and loading machine operators |