Inspection 347950982 OPENED DEC 23, 2024Open
13667 N Kentwood Lane, Neosho, MO 64850 · Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Dec 20, 2024 (fatal): One employee is run over by compact excavator and sustains f
At 10:45 a.m. on December 20, 2024, Employee #2 was attempting to warm a frozen hose inside the cab of a Bobcat E35i compact excavator. Employee #1 was positioned on the opposite side of the equipment. For unknown reasons, Employee #2 disengaged the console lever lock, causing the excavator to suddenly move. Neither employee had observed that the frozen hose had come into contact with one of the machine's steering levers. When the lock was disengaged, the equipment lurched and began to move, running over both employees. Employee #1 sustained serious injuries, including a broken and crushed foot, and was hospitalized. Employee #2 sustained fatal injuries to the abdomen, pelvis, and upper extremities.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $6,620 | $6,620 | Mar 28, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1926.50(b) · Medical services and first aid |
Serious | $4,729 | $0 | Mar 28, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.600(a)(3)(i) · Equipment |
Serious | $6,620 | $6,620 | Mar 28, 2025 | Final |