Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 851303 - Employee killed in collapse of trench wall
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 102541950 | 09/06/1988 | 1623 | 0 | Jossart Construction Co Inc |
Abstract: Employee #1, a pipe layer, was working alone at the bottom of a 22 ft deep trench. An 8 ft deep trench box was located in the excavation elevated approximately 8 feet above the trench bottom. A portion of an unshored wall, below the bottom of the trench box, collapsed. Employee #1 was buried under 3 ft of clay and was killed.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102541950 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |
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