Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105692875 - Highlands Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
Highlands Construction, Inc.
Route 645, Wyndale Road
Abingdon, VA 24210
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1198, Abingdon, VA 24210
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/10/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360788277 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,050 |
| 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 | 19260650 E | 04/28/1988 | 05/03/1988 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260652 B | 04/28/1988 | 05/03/1988 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260652 H | 04/28/1988 | 05/03/1988 | $350 | $350 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | ARM001103 A | 04/28/1988 | 05/02/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19260602 A09 I | 04/28/1988 | 05/03/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:05 a.m. on March 23, 1988, Employee #1 was grading a trench, which measured approximately 20 ft long by 42 inches wide by 10 ft deep, so that a length of sewer pipe could be installed. The walls of the trench were almost vertical and were not shored. The north bank completely caved in, covering Employee #1. Employee #1 sustained injures to his head and chest, was hospitalized, and died at approximately 9:30 a.m. on March 25, 1988 at Bristol Memorial Hospital.
Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, SLOPING, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105692875 | Fatality | Other | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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