Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105517742 - New Johnsonville-City Hall
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Jackson Office - Public Sector
Site Address:
New Johnsonville-City Hall
323 Long Street
New Johnsonville, TN 37134
Mailing Address:
City Hall 323 Long Street, New Johnsonville, TN 37134
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9311
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/19/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/07/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360777999 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260651 C | 01/26/1989 | 01/29/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 I01 | 01/26/1989 | 01/29/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were repairing a 6 in. water pipe in an unshored 12 to 14 ft deep trench in New Johnsonville, TN. The first 6 to 7 feet of the trench was fill dirt. Employee #1 entered the hole to help Employee #2. The supervisor and a volunteer fireman were at the top of the unshored hole. The dirt shifted into the hole, pinning both employees. Employee #1 was killed, but Employee #2 dug himself out.
Keywords: PINNED, WORK RULES, TRENCH, SHORING, UNSTABLE SOIL, SLOPING, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105517742 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec | ||
| 2 | 105517742 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |
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