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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101717478 - Garcia Allen Construction Company Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Garcia Allen Construction Company Inc.
1731 Nw 50th St.
Miami, FL 33142
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 876, Tamiami Sta., Miami, FL 33144
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/09/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 08/05/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360129076 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,930 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,930 |
| Current Penalty | $1,930 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,930 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 07/11/1986 | 07/17/1986 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260652 B | 07/11/1986 | 07/14/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260650 E | 07/11/1986 | 07/14/1986 | $480 | $480 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19260652 H | 07/11/1986 | 07/14/1986 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19260602 A02 I | 07/11/1986 | 07/19/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:15 p.m. on June 4, 1986, Employee #1 was in a trench that measured approximately 19 ft long, 4 ft wide, and 9 ft deep. The trench walls were almost vertical and had not been shored, sloped, or braced. When the west bank of the trench caved in, Employee #1 backed up and struck his head against an approximately 6 1/2 in. cast iron water pipe that was partially covered with dirt and rocks. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. According to a power shovel operator, Employee #1 was working in the trench as a machine helper, whose responsibilities included informing the operator of the power shovel of pipes, wiring, and other items in the trench were that could be damaged during digging.
Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, WATER PIPE, SLOPING, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101717478 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |