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Accident Summary Nr: 139696.015 - Employee incurs multiple injuries after falling into trench

Accident Summary Nr: 139696.015 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 04/16/2021
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
1528398.01504/21/2021423810Tractor And Equipment Company

Abstract: At approximately 4:00 p.m. on April 16, 2021, an employee was standing at the edge of an open excavation when the ground beneath him gave way. The employee fell into the trench and was buried by collapsing material. The employee sustained multiple injuries due to the cave-in. The employee was hospitalized for treatment.

Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Buried, Cave-In, Collapse, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Trench
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Pipeline Alteration or rehabilitation   4

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 1528398.015 53 M Hospitalized injury Sales workers, other commodities Distance of Fall: 4 feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: 4 feet
Cause: Trenching, installing pipe
Fatality Cause:

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