Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106742224 - A & M And Sons Plumbing
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
A & M And Sons Plumbing
86 Franklin St.
Mantua, NJ 08051
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/25/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/19/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360731160 |
Investigation Summary
On June 26, 1994, Employee #1, a plumber, was installing a 4-inch PVC sewer pipe for a new lateral hookup for a private residence. The main section of the trench was 95 feet long and varied in depth from 3 1/2 to 11 feet deep. Employee #1 was working at a depth of approximately 8 feet in the trench. Another worker, a subcontractor, was excavating with a CASE 580C backhoe equipped with an extendahoe; the bucket was 20 inches wide. The trench was also 20 inches wide with vertical walls and no protective system. The other worker got out of his backhoe, and when he turned around he noticed that an 8-foot long section of the trench had caved in on Employee #1, who was not visible. Rescue attempts by police, fire, and EMTs were unsuccessful. The cause of death was reported as thoracic injuries with compression-asphyxia.
Keywords: CHEST, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, UNSTABLE SOIL, SLOPING, CAVE-IN, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106742224 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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