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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 781864 - Cornelison Construction Co
Inspection Information - Office: Dallas Area Office
Site Address:
Cornelison Construction Co
2 Mi So Of Bowie Tx
Bowie, TX 76230
Mailing Address:
Rt 4 Box 31, Bowie, TX 76230
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1389
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/15/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/15/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360644330 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS LYING ON HIS BACK ON THE SHOP FLOOR, UNDER THE REAR SECTION OF A DITCH-WITCH BRAND TRENCH DIGGING MACHINE. THE MACHINE HAD BEEN RAISED AND SET ON 3 RAILROAD CROSS-TIE BLOCKS. ONE FRONT WHEEL WAS CHOCKED WITH A MANUFACTURED RUBBER-LIKE CHOCK. THE EARTH-MOVING BLADE ON THE FRONT OF THE MACHINE WAS LOWERED TO REST ON THE CONCRETE SHOP FLOOR. THE MACHINE SOMEHOW MOVED FORWARD OFF THE SUPPORT BLOCKS, FALLING ONTO AND CRUSHING EMPLOYEE #1, WHO WAS WORKING ALONE AT THE TIME.
Keywords: CHOCK, BLOCKS, CRUSHED, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 781864 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |