Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 764845 - Employee dies of asphyxia in cave-in
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107278673 | 12/01/1990 | 1623 | 0 | T.G. Sheppard Construction Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 was struck from behind by a cave-in and buried with his head in the water. When his head was pulled from the water, he was breathing and talking, but then a second cave-in buried him and two rescuers. The two rescuers were saved, but Employee #1 died of asphyxia.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107278673 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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