Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14527576 - Two employees killed in trench cave-in

Accident Summary Nr: 14527576 -- Report ID: 0419400 -- Event Date: 10/01/1986
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101560282	10/02/1986	1623	0	Hemphill Construction Co., Inc.

Abstract: On October 1, 1986, near Perkins Street on Highway 43, south of Canton, MS, Employees #1 and #2 were working in an approximately 8 ft deep trench. The walls caved in, killing both employees. There was no trench box, shoring, or proper sloping too prevent a cave-in.

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

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101560282			Fatality	Asphyxia	Construction trades, n.e.c.
2	101560282			Fatality	Asphyxia	Construction trades, n.e.c.

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