Inspection Detail

Inspection: 307496802 - Earnhardt Grading, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte

Inspection Nr: 307496802

Report ID: 0453730

Date Opened: 02/17/2004

Site Address:
Earnhardt Grading, Inc.
Stanley Drive
Kannapolis, NC 28081

Mailing Address:
15220 Stumptown Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1629

NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 02/20/2004

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis: S:Construction Sep

Case Closed: 06/02/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102094026

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202075768

Event: 02/17/2004

Employee killed while operating a bulldozer

At approximately 4:00 p.m. on February 17, 2004, Employee #1 was operating a Caterpillar bulldozer, Model Number D8K, in a new field area. For some reason, he exited the cab while it was in the ON position. He was run over. A Caterpillar dump truck operator observed the bulldozer traveling in reverse without Employee #1 at the controls. At a closer inspection, the dump truck operator noticed that there were body parts under and between the bulldozer treads and front spacer. Emergency services were contacted and Employee #1 was pronounced dead due to the nature of his injuries which included: crushing, tearing, and dismemberment.

Keywords: CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, DUMP TRUCK, BULLDOZER, RUN OVER, MOTOR VEHICLE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	307496802			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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