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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106099708 - Couch Incorporated-Asphalt And Construction Div.
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Couch Incorporated-Asphalt And Construction Div.
Corner Of Kingswood & Habersham Pl.
Enterprise, AL 36330
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 8888, Dothan, AL 36304
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/1994
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 02/21/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 106099682 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,500 |
| Current Penalty | $13,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,125 |
| 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 J02 | 01/24/1995 | 01/27/1995 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 01/24/1995 | 01/27/1995 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 01/24/1995 | 01/27/1995 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 01/24/1995 | 01/27/1995 | $3,750 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 12, 1994, Employee #2 was working in a trench that was approximately 12 ft deep, 36 in. wide, and over 20 ft long, when dirt fell from the north wall and trapped his feet. Employee #1, who had been working for the employer for less than a week, jumped in the trench to help Employee #2. Moments later, the south wall of the trench collapsed on the employees, completely covering them with dirt. Rescue workers were able to dig a small hole toward Employee #2 to provide him with breathing air. Witnesses and rescue workers said they heard both employees yelling for help. Later, Employee #1 could not be heard. Employee #2 survived due to a pocket of air that surrounded him. Employee #1 died, and Employee #2 was hospitalized. The day before the accident, the general contractor had spoken to the employer regarding the safety of the trench. No apparent effort was made by the employer to protect his employees from cave-in hazards.
Keywords: WORK RULES, SHORING, CAVE-IN, FOOT, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SLOPING, BURIED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106099708 | Occupation Not Listed |