Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101281483 - Newton Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Newton Construction Co., Inc.
Strutton Ind. Hwy 61
Cartersville,, GA 30120
Mailing Address:
180 Pine Ridge Rd., Jasper, GA 30143
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/12/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 06/15/1987
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on May 8, 1987, Employee #1 was bolting a flange on a 6 in. water pipe in a 13 ft deep by 3-106 feet wide unsupported trench with vertical walls. The wall collapsed onto Employee #1, covering him with an estimated 3 to 7 tons of dirt and killing him. Rescue personnel took the more than 45 minutes to remove him.
Keywords: SHORING, UNSTABLE SOIL, SLOPING, BURIED, WORK RULES, CAVE-IN, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101281483 | Occupation Not Listed |
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