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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1288571.015 - Michael Maceachern
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Michael Maceachern
23 Nashua Ave.
Gloucester, MA 01930
Mailing Address:
14 Laurel Lane, Essex, MA 01929
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: 01/18/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/28/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1301617 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,880 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,880 |
| Current Penalty | $3,492 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,492 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 07/17/2018 | 08/31/2018 | $3,492 | $3,880 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:30 a.m. in January 18, 2018, Employee #1 was assigned to use a Toro compact backhoe (model number: 23163) to begin the excavation of a basement at a residential property. The employee was working alone, while his coworker and owner where in route to the jobsite. As Employee #1 was digging in the north corner of the basement, he became caught between the backhoe and an I-beams that had been supporting the house. Employee #1's upper torso and neck were crushed, resulting in his death.
Keywords: Backhoe, Crushed, Neck, Torso
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1288571.015 | 27 | M | Fatality |