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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104239603 - Poweshiek County Secondary Road Department
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Poweshiek County Secondary Road Department
Mile West Of Hwy. 6 & 63 Jct.
Malcom, IA 50157
Mailing Address:
102 S. 3rd Street, Montezuma, IA 50171
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/20/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/24/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360200232 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| 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 | 880004 | 01/08/1990 | 01/11/1990 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:00 p.m. on December 12, 1989, Employee #1 was using a D6 Cat to spread and compact trash and garbage that was spread south to north and adjacent to an open pit dug for future dumping. The Cat was operating about 10 to 15 feet east of the pit's east bank when Employee #1 apparently drove onto the slope along the pit. The Cat rolled and/or slid down the slope and fell to the pit's floor. Employee #1 received multiple injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, ROLL-OVER, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104239603 | Fatality | Fracture | Grader, dozer and scraper operators |