Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103049870 - Ahern Gross Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Appleton Area Office
Site Address:
Ahern Gross Inc
1800 Morris Street
Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
Mailing Address:
218 South Main Street, Fond Du Lac, WI 54935
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/15/1990
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/14/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360408785 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| Current Penalty | $3,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,400 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 11/21/1990 | 12/11/1990 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260100 A | 11/21/1990 | 11/27/1990 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 11/21/1990 | 11/24/1990 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 11/21/1990 | 11/24/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01004 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 11/21/1990 | 11/24/1990 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working in the bottom of a trench that was 13 ft deep and 4 ft wide with vertical walls. He was attempting to remove a manhole cover when the unsupported trench walls caved in and buried him completely. Employee #2 attempted to rescue Employee #1 by jumping into the trench before temporary rescue shoring could be installed. Another cave-in occurred and Employee #2 was trapped by moving ground, which strained both knees. Employee #1 died of crushing injuries. Employee #2 was rescued by fire department personnel. The trench was not shored, sloped, or otherwise protected against collapse.
Keywords: KNEE, WORK RULES, SHORING, CAVE-IN, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SLOPING, BURIED, SPRAIN, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103049870 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |
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