Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 978189 - Employee fractures pelvis in trench cave-in
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120555008 | 03/31/1995 | 1623 | 0 | Brockwell Construction Company |
Abstract: Employee #1 and two coworkers were in a 6 ft deep sewer trench installing pipe. No shoring was in use even though the soil had been previously excavated. One side of the trench was benched; one side was not. A side wall caved in and trapped Employee #1. He was removed by coworkers and transported to the Cocke County Baptist Hospital. Employee #1 suffered a fractured pelvis.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120555008 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |
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