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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311024715 - D & H Contracting Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
D & H Contracting Company, Inc.
Intersection Of Airport Rd & Chichester
Middlesboro, KY 40965
Mailing Address:
2003 Lakeview Dr, London, KY 40741
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/04/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/26/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102497740 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 01/17/2008 | 01/24/2008 | $1,500 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 01/17/2008 | 01/24/2008 | $1,500 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On November 21, 2007, Employee #1 and a coworker/foreman were in a 6 ft 3 in. deep excavation making a pipe connection. The coworker exited the trench and had walked approximately 10 ft away when he turned and saw that the trench had caved in on Employee #1, killing him. The trench box was on the ground outside the excavation.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, TRENCH BOX, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311024715 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |