Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14523641 - Employee killed in trench cave-in

Accident Summary Nr: 14523641 -- Report ID: 0522300 -- Event Date: 06/18/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101659993	06/19/1986	1711	0	Charniga Plumbing & Heating Co.

Abstract: At approximately 3:00 p.m. on June 18, 1986, Employee #1 was in an approximately 8 ft deep by 3 ft wide by 38 ft long trench. He was using an electric chipping hammer to remove excess concrete from a previously poured footer to secure a hydraulic vehicle lift at a newly constructed auto service center. The west side of the bank caved in, killing Employee #1. The trench was not shored, sloped, or otherwise supported.

Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, SLOPING, CAVE-IN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101659993			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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