OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221382567

EDW. C. LEVY COMPANY

CRIPPLE CREEK, CO· 2021-08-17T00:00:00

Event: Asphalt, Caught Between, Crushed, Equipment Operator, Foot, Hose, Propane Torch, Roller--Const Equip, Run Over, Struck By
NAICS: 237310
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #345483820
Employer profile: EDW. C. LEVY COMPANY
Summary number: 221382567
Report ID: 0830600
Project type: C
Construction end-use: I

Event description

Employee is run over by asphalt roller, is crushed, and kill

Investigation abstract

At 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2021, an employee used a propane torch to heat asphalt joints so then be smoothed with an asphalt roller. After heating the joints, the employee signaled the roller operator to drive forward after stepping back from the path of travel. The employee then noticed a section of propane hose caught in the roller and stepped forward to kick it free with a foot. The employee's foot became caught under the roller. The operator could not stop the roller and the employee was completely run over by the roller, received crush injuries to the entire body, and was killed.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 54 M

Event type
1

Occupation code
7035

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