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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100021070 - Harpers Septic Tank And Sewer Service
Inspection Information - Office: Englewood Area Office
Site Address:
Harpers Septic Tank And Sewer Service
1741 Aspen Circle
Pueblo, CO 81006
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11433, Pueblo, CO 81001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/13/1992
Emphasis: L:Conspace
Case Closed: 08/06/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360455216 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,850 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 01/24/1992 | 01/27/1992 | $2,250 | $5,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100132 A | 01/24/1992 | 01/30/1992 | $250 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19030002 A01 | 01/24/1992 | 01/27/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
A coworker entered a sewer bar screen manhole to clean the grate. He passed out. Employee #1 entered the manhole to rescue him, but he passed out. The coworker, who regained consciousness, climbed out and went for help. Employee #1 died after extensive rescue attempts by paramedics followed by hospitalization. The manhole cover had a 2 ft diameter and the manhole was 8 ft deep. The interior dimensions of the screenbox/bar screen manhole were 4 ft by 9 ft. The cause of death was found to be anoxia (oxygen deficiency). There was a complete absence of confined space entry procedures.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, CONFINED SPACE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100021070 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |