Translate

An official website of the United States government.

**The .gov means it's official.** Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.

**The site is secure.** The **https://** ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

U.S. Department of Labor

## Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Contact UsFAQA to Z IndexLanguages- اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ (Arabic)
- Sinugbuanong Binisayâ (Cebuano)
- 官话 (Chinese-Simplified)
- 廣東話 (Chinese-Traditional)
- English
- Français (French)
- Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- नेपाली (Nepali)
- Polski (Polish)
- Português (Portuguese (Brazilian))
- Русский (Russian)
- Af-Soomaali (Somali)
- Español (Spanish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
Search**
              -  Menu 

                      -  OSHA                           -                            - OSHA
                          - About OSHA
                          - Find an OSHA Office
                          - State Plans
                          - Job Safety and Health Poster
                          - Careers
                          - Freedom of Information Act
                          -  Speaker Requests 
                      -  STANDARDS                           -                            - Standards
                          - Law and Regulations
                          - Federal Registers
                          - Open for Comment
                          - Regulatory Agenda
                          - Standard Interpretations
                          - Training Requirements by Standard 
                      -  ENFORCEMENT                           -                            - Enforcement
                          - OSHA Enforcement
                          - Annual Inspection Data 
                      -  TOPICS                           -                            - Topics
                          - For Employers
                          - Worker Rights
                          - Fall Prevention
                          - Hazard Communication
                          - Heat
                          - Personal Protective Equipment
                          - Suicide Prevention
                          - Trenching and Excavation
                          - Workers Memorial 
                        -                            - By Sector
                          - Agriculture
                          - Construction
                          - Federal Agencies
                          - Healthcare
                          - Maritime
                          - Oil and Gas
                          - Warehousing 
                        -                            - Key Topics
                          - Recordkeeping Requirements and Forms
                          - Safety and Health Programs
                          -  Support After a Loss 
                          - Whistleblower Protections 
                      -  HELP AND RESOURCES                           -                            - Help and Resources
                          - Data
                          - Establishment Search
                          - Fatality Reports
                          - File a Complaint
                          - Publications
                          - Safety and Health Topics Pages
                          - Videos 
                        -                            - Compliance Assistance
                          - Compliance Assistance Specialists
                          - Consultation Services
                          - Cooperative Programs
                          - Small Business Resources 
                        -                            - Training
                          - Training Requirements and Resources
                          - Outreach Training Program (10- and 30-hour Cards)
                          - Find a Trainer
                          - Replace a Card
                          - Avoid Card Fraud
                          - OSHA Training Institute Education Centers
                          - Find a Center
                          - Search for Classes
                          - Susan Harwood Training Grants 
                      -  NEWS                           -                            - NEWS
                          - Federal Registers
                          - Media Center
                          - News Releases
                          - QuickTakes Newsletter 
                      - Contact Us
                      - FAQ
                      - A to Z Index
                      - LANGUAGES- اَلْعَرَبِيَّةُ (Arabic)
- Sinugbuanong Binisayâ (Cebuano)
- 官话 (Chinese-Simplified)
- 廣東話 (Chinese-Traditional)
- English
- Français (French)
- Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole)
- 한국어 (Korean)
- नेपाली (Nepali)
- Polski (Polish)
- Português (Portuguese (Brazilian))
- Русский (Russian)
- Af-Soomaali (Somali)
- Español (Spanish)
- Українська (Ukrainian)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
 

### Inspection Detail

**Case Status: OPEN**

**Note:** The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. Please be aware that the information shown may change, e.g. violations may be added or deleted.  For open cases, in which a citation has been issued, the citation information may not be available for 5 days following receipt by the employer for Federal inspections or for 30 days following receipt by the employer for State inspections.

#### **Inspection: 1636507.015 - Superior Sewer And Water Inc.**

**Inspection Information - Office: Appleton**

 

**Inspection Nr**

**Report ID**

**Date Opened**

----

**Site Address**: 			   Superior Sewer And Water Inc.			   9241-9299 Clayton AveNeenah, WI 54956

**Mailing Address**: 			   1801 Deer Trail Court, Luxemburg, WI 54217

**Union Status**: Union

**SIC**:

**NAICS**: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction

----

**Inspection Type**: Fat/Cat

**Scope**: Partial

**Advanced Notice**: N

**Ownership**: Private

**Safety/Health**: Safety

**Close Conference**: 12/01/2022

**Emphasis**:P:Trench, N:Trench

**Case Closed**: 

----

**Case Status: OPEN**

#### **Investigation Summary**

**Investigation Nr**

**Event**

At 1:58 p.m. on November 30, 2022, an employee was working with three coworkers preparing a site for a drainage pipe installation. The crew foreman was operating a John Deere 350P excavator, weighing over 89,000 pounds. The employee was operating a haul truck to remove excess soil from the area and was rigging the 15-inch advanced drainage system pipe sections for the excavator to move into place. Another coworker was the crew pipe layer, making the pipe section connections and preparing the pipe installation for ground cover. The third coworker was operating a bulldozer. The employee and the pipe layer moved a section of pipe closer to the excavator. The employee then approached the excavator to communicate with the foreman. The foreman saw the employee approaching and set down the excavator bucket. The excavator was not turned off nor was the pilot shutoff lever pulled. Due to the weather and wind conditions, the excavator window and door were closed at the time. The employee was standing in front of the left track and attempted to verbally communicate with the foreman. The foreman opened the cab door and the wind slammed the door against the side of the machine. The excavator lurched forward twice, initially knocking the employee to the ground, then running him over up to the waist. The foreman pulled the safety lever to disengage the machine. The pipe layer yelled for the foreman to back up in order to free the employee. The foreman disengaged the lever and used the bucket to raise the tracks up. The pipe layer pulled the employee out from under the track. The coworkers covered the employee with jackets until emergency personnel arrived at the site. The employee was taken to

**Keywords:**bulldozer, crushed, crushing, drain pipe, excavator, installing, loader bucket, run over, struck by
Back to Top

                    -  OSHA 
                    -  Standards 
                    -  Enforcement 
                    -  Topics 
                    -  Media Center 
                    -  Contact Us 

U.S. Department of Labor

Occupational Safety and Health Administration200 Constitution Ave NW                                                                                    Washington, DC 20210                                          **1-800-321-OSHA1-800-321-6742www.osha.gov

Federal Government
                              - White House
                              - Benefits.gov
                              - Coronavirus Resources
                              - Disaster Recovery Assistance
                              - DisasterAssistance.gov
                              - USA.gov
                              - Notification of EEO Violations
                              - No Fear Act Data
                              - U.S. Office of Special Counsel

Occupational Safety & Health
                              - Frequently Asked Questions
                              - A - Z Index
                              - Freedom of Information Act - OSHA
                              - Read the OSHA Newsletter
                              - Subscribe to the OSHA Newsletter
                              - OSHA Publications
                              - Office of Inspector General

About The Site
                              - Freedom of Information Act
                              - Disclaimers
                              - Plug-Ins Used on DOL.gov
                              - Accessibility Statement

Connect With DOL

FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutubeLinkedIn

Site MapImportant Website NoticesPrivacy & Security Statement

### **Thank You for Visiting Our Website**

#### You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close