Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200450054 - Employee killed when buried in trench cave-in
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300326907 | 10/25/1996 | 1623 | 0 | Ray Watson Co., Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 and a coworker were inside an approximately 14 ft deep trench. They were inside an 8 ft tall trench box when dirt from the southeastern side of the trench caved in. The coworker braced himself against the wall of the trench box, but Employee #1 panicked and ran out. He was buried under approximately 4 ft of dirt, and was killed.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300326907 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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