Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14396980 - Employee killed in trench cave-in
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102341526 | 09/14/1987 | 1711 | 0 | Perry Plumbing & Supplies, Inc. |
Abstract: At about 9:30 a.m. on September 14, 1987, Employee #1 was working in an approximately 9 ft deep trench from which three sections of 6 in. (outer diameter) concrete pipe had already been removed. Employee #1 entered the trench to remove a fourth section when the north wall caved in, burying him. Although rescue attempts began immediately, Employee #1 was covered for several minutes before he was removed from the trench. He was pronounced dead at approximately 11:30 a.m. The company president said the company did not have a formal training program on trench requirements. Employee #1 had worked for the company for nine years and was experienced at this task.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102341526 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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