Inspection Detail

Inspection: 311959977 - Gaia Environmental Incorporated

Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office

Investigation Summary

On October 9, 2008, an employee and Coworkers #1 and #2 were utilizing the bucket of a backhoe to move a 20-ft length of 6-in cam-lock hard suction hose that was removed from a temporary storm water pump. The employee was securing the hose with slings between the bucket and the guardrails of the permanent pump system. Coworker #1 was at the other end of the hose securing it with a rope, and Coworker #2 was the operator of the backhoe. The employee was struck by the bucket of the backhoe and pinned against the guardrails. Coworker #2 inadvertently operated the control lever on the backhoe while tossing a shackle to the employee. The employee was transported to the local hospital by ambulance and was declared dead shortly after arrival.

Keywords: FRACTURE, STRUCK BY, AERIAL LIFT