died almost immediately. Joshua Parks, 23, of Orem, had been working for Nelson Brothers Construction for about six months. The crew was working on a sewage plant during the accident. Deseret News states that another construction worker at the plant had seen smoke from where Parks was working. The worker attempted to get the roller off of Parks and called 911. A medical helicopter was canceled because medical responders said Parks had died immediately.The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) states that "Workers who operate or work around roller/compactors are at risk of injury from a machine rollover or being struck by the machine or its components." NIOSH recommends that injuries and deaths be prevented through wider use of rollover protective structures (ROPS) and seat belts on roller/compactors, training, establishing and adhering to safety plans and safe work practices, and using appropriate personal protective equipment.
Between 2000 and 2006, OSHA investigated over 50 rollover incidents that involved a variety of roller/compactor makes and models. The OSHA website states that while OSHA does not have a standard requiring employers to use ROPS or seatbelts for this type of roller/compactor equipment, it is important for employers to understand that under the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act (section 5(a)(1) of the Act), employers must provide their employees with a workplace that is free from recognized hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. It is OSHA’s position that the hazard of equipment rollover is a “recognized hazard” within the meaning of the General Duty Clause of the OSH Act. [3, 4]
Sources:
Lenz, Sara. "Orem man killed in Eagle Mountain accident." Deseret News. 29 Sept. 2009. Web. 30 Sept. 2009.
www.osha.gov
www.cdc.gov
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