Crushed / rollover in Civil engineering
Crushed and rollover incidents remain significant hazards on civil engineering sites, often occurring when heavy machinery operates on unstable ground or near personnel. Implementing rigorous site controls is essential for protecting your team and maintaining a secure working environment.
About 94% of related real accidents concentrate in these types.
Key prevention
- Ensure all heavy equipment operators are fully certified and trained specifically for the terrain and machinery they are handling.
- Establish clearly marked exclusion zones to keep pedestrians at a safe distance from operating equipment and swing radii.
- Conduct thorough site assessments to identify soft soil, steep gradients, or hidden underground utilities before starting any earthmoving tasks.
- Verify that all rollover protective structures (ROPS) and seatbelts are inspected regularly and remain in optimal working condition.
- Utilize dedicated spotters equipped with high-visibility gear to communicate effectively with operators in congested or high-traffic work areas.
Related accident cases
Employee B sustained fatal injuries when a forklift overturned sideways while transporting large bags of waste. This incident occurred during forklift operation.
During forklift operation, the forklift overturned, pinning the worker to the floor.
A dump truck overturned on a slope while transporting soil at a construction site. The driver sustained injuries in the incident.
While tarping a load, the worker lost balance and fell from the top of the load to the ground, sustaining a mid-back fracture. Cement was the contributing object.
EE가 굴삭기로 큰 암석을 뒤집으려고 시도하던 중 갑자기 버킷 톱니가 암석에서 떨어져 굴삭기가 경사면을 따라 뒤로 뒤집히는 현상이 발생했습니다. 당시에는 부상 정도가 알려지지 않았기 때문에 사고 당일 현지 현장 사무소에 통보되었습니다.
직원 운반 트럭이 뒤로 굴러 높은 벽에 부딪힌 각도로 트럭이 오른쪽으로 전복되었습니다.
While operating a haul truck for earth transport, a truck slid and overturned on a slope. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident.
While operating a cargo truck, the worker dismounted and stepped on a rock in the mud, twisting their ankle and sustaining an injury to the right ankle.