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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1656143.015 - Bulldog Construction And Landscaping
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Bulldog Construction And Landscaping
357 Troon Court
Centennial, CO 80122
Mailing Address:
3560 E. Easter Ave., Centennial, CO 80122
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/13/2023
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2009108 | ||
| Inspection | 1656161 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,376 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,376 |
| Current Penalty | $9,376 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,376 |
| 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 | 08/24/2023 | 09/08/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260600 A03 I | 08/24/2023 | 09/05/2023 | $4,688 | $4,688 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
On March 11, 2023, an employee working for a roads and bridges construction company was attempting to dump a load of dirt onto a stockpile. The truck bed would not fully extend and got stuck. The employee climbed under the truck bed and attempted to troubleshoot the problem. Then, he climbed on top of the frame of the truck. The hydraulics gave out and the bed collapsed crushing the employee's head and body, killing him.
Keywords: Collapse, Construction, Construction vehicle, Crushed, Dump Truck, Dump Truck Bed, Falling Object, Head, Hydraulic, Hydraulic Equipment, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Maintenance, Material Handling, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Repair, Torso, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1656143.015 | 30 | M | Fatality |