OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221611437

WHITE PLAINS LANDSCAPING, INC.

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY— 2023-10-27T00:00:00

Event: Asphyxiated, Back, Chest, Crushed, Excavator, Falling Object, Head, Landscaping, Motor Vehicle, Neck, Overturn, Walking Surface
NAICS: 561730
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347065294
Employer profile: WHITE PLAINS LANDSCAPING, INC.
Summary number: 221611437
Report ID: 0216000

Event description

Employee is killed when crushed by mini excavator

Investigation abstract

At 2:09 p.m. on October 27, 2023, an employee working for a landscaping company was walking on a site. A CAT 303 CR Mini Excavator overturned and fell on the employee. The employee died from crushing injuries and traumatic asphyxiation.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 59 M

Event type
6

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