Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14323562 - EMPLOYEE ASPHYXIATED WHEN TRENCH CAVES IN
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107384786 | 10/19/1989 | 1623 | 0 | John Anderson Excavating |
Abstract: On October 18, 1989, Employee #1 and a coworker were working inside an unstable, twelve- feet-deep trench. The trench caved in, trapping Employee #1 and compressing his chest. Employee #1 died of asphyxia.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107384786 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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