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Accident Summary Nr: 96047.015 - Employee removing trench walls injured in collapse
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1237153.015 | 06/03/2017 | 238110 | Discount Renovations, Inc. |
Abstract: At 10:00 a.m. on June 3, 2017, Employee #1, part of a work crew employed by a construction company, was working in a trench at a commercial building construction site. He and his coworkers, in preparation for erecting a cinder block retaining wall, were removing the trench's concrete protective walls. One side of the trench collapsed, toppling onto and trapping Employee #1. Emergency services were called and the fire department personnel were able to pull Employee #1 from the collapsed section of the trench. They then transported him to the hospital. Employee #1 was admitted and treated for forehead lacerations, bruising, and temporary loss of consciousness.
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial building | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | |||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1237153.015 | 22 | M | Hospitalized injury | Construction laborers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Excavation Fatality Cause: |