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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314951708 - Brethorst Excavating Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Brethorst Excavating Inc
Site Of Old Bus Garage
Barrett, MN 56311
Mailing Address:
101 County Road 82 Nw, Brandon, MN 56315
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/29/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/22/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100512136 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:00 p.m. on September 17, 2010, the sole owner of an excavating company with no employees was operating his excavator during tree removal. The owner had dug approximately one half of the way around the base of a large (approximately 36-inch diameter) tree, when it fell and landed on the cab of his excavator. The tree crushed the cab, and the owner was trapped and killed. No citations were issued.
Keywords: CONSTRUCTION, TREE, EXCAVATOR, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314951708 | Fatality | Concussion | Timber cutting and logging occupations |