Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200961894 - Employee's legs injured when trench collapses
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302020078 | 04/02/1998 | 1711 | 0 | Fidelity Engineering Corporation |
Abstract: At approximately 7:40 a.m. on April 2, 1998, Employee #1 was working in a 4 ft 9 in. deep trench, laying filter cloth down and preparing to lay the first piece of pipe for the day. The side of the trench caved in, burying him 36 in. deep (up to his pockets) and trapping his legs. The fire department was called, but Employee #1 had been dug out by coworkers by the time they arrived. He was transported to Sinai Hospital, where he was treated for sore legs and released. He returned to work at approximately 2:00 p.m. that same day.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | $1,000,000 to $5,000,000 | |||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302020078 | Non Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Installing plumbing, lighting fixtures Fatality Cause: Trench collapse |
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