Site Preparation Contractors

Industry Summary

The Site Preparation Contractors industry is experiencing greater than average employment growth as of late. In 2014 the government estimated a total of 292,411 workers, then just 12 months later it had climbed to 303,878, an increase of 3.92%. With OSHA reported accident rates of less than that of the the Other Specialty Trade Contractors Industry as a whole, things have been relatively safe over the past five years.

The accident investigation below was opened on Friday, April 5th 2019 by OSHA representitives in Pen Argyl, PA at Napa Development Corp Inc. A 64 year old had been killed when the
OSHA ID115106.015
Accident Date2019-04-04
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 4:30 p.m. on April 4, 2019, an employee was struck by a haul truck and was dragged. The employee's head struck some rocks while being dragged, killing him.
On Wednesday, March 20th 2019 OSHA reps took a report of a serious accident in Burlington, NC which had occured previously at 141560 - Triangle Grading - Paving, Inc.. A 80 year old man working as a employee was killed on the job when the
OSHA ID114654.015
Accident Date2019-03-20
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 1:36 p.m. on March 20, 2019, an employee was found dead in the path of a Volvo articulated hauler (off-road dump truck). The employee, who was an operator of a CAT 815B dozer, had been struck by the Volvo articulated hauler (off-road dump truck) that was backing up to load dirt. Another coworker that was operating a CAT D6K2 dozer noticed the employee lying on the ground and ran to his aid. Emergency services were contacted and, upon arrival, the employee was determined to be dead.
The accident investigation below was opened on Wednesday, March 20th 2019 by OSHA representitives in Burlington, NC at 141560 - Triangle Grading - Paving, Inc.. A 80 year old employee had been killed when the
OSHA ID114654.015
Accident Date2019-03-20
Accident DegreeFatality
NarrativeAt 1:36 p.m. on March 20, 2019, an employee was found dead in the path of a Volvo articulated hauler (off-road dump truck). The employee, who was an operator of a CAT 815B dozer, had been struck by the Volvo articulated hauler (off-road dump truck) that was backing up to load dirt. Another coworker that was operating a CAT D6K2 dozer noticed the employee lying on the ground and ran to his aid. Emergency services were contacted and, upon arrival, the employee was determined to be dead.

OSHA Inspection Activity

Accident Rate

5 Year Average
11.91
Last 12 Months
0

Reporting Statistics

Inspection Records: 15966
227.5%
Inspection Rate: 2.73
Violation Records:
Accident Records: 501

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