Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201611126 - Employee injured in trench cave-in
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302677026 | 03/26/1999 | 1623 | 0 | Bruce Rodabaugh |
Abstract: On March 25, 1999, Employee #1 was working in an unshored trench approximately 15 feet deep, 18 inches wide and 25 feet in length. The trench stretched from the main sewer connection to the residence. While Employee #1 was in the trench it collapsed, burying him. Employee #1 died from compression asphyxia at 3:16 p.m.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | Under $50,000 | 1 | 15 | X | ||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302677026 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Excavation Fatality Cause: Trench collapse |
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