Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109326728 - Rutjens Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Rutjens Construction
4th & Main
Madison, NE 68748
Mailing Address:
707 South Center Street, Tilden, NE 68781
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/12/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/28/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360977524 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $49,000 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $56,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19260021 B02 | 12/08/1994 | 05/15/1995 | $2,000 | $3,500 | $0 | 12/27/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19260651 B02 | 12/08/1994 | 05/15/1995 | $10,000 | $49,000 | $0 | 12/27/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19040008 | 12/08/1994 | 12/12/1994 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 12/27/1994 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1, #2, and #3 were installing a sidewalk and sewer line. This involved the digging of a trench approximately 4 feet deep. At approximately 10:45 a.m., the Case backhoe operated by Employee #1 pulled up a gas line. Employees #1, #2, and #3 went to investigate the structure that the gas line serviced. The building exploded and all three employees were burned and hospitalized.
Keywords: BURN, INSTALLING, BUILDING, WORK RULES, FIRE, CONSTRUCTION, GAS, EXPLOSION, PIPELINE, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109326728 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 109326728 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 109326728 | Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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