Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111629010 - Nordberg Excavation
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Nordberg Excavation
3-1/2 Miles South Hwy.12, Co.Rd.9 Lake Manuella
Litchfield, MN 55355
Mailing Address:
Route 2, Box 70, Dassel, MN 55325
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/23/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/08/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360239545 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,256 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,256 |
| 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 | 19260652 A01 | 09/10/1990 | 09/13/1990 | $0 | $3,456 | $0 | 09/25/1990 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 09/10/1990 | 09/13/1990 | $0 | $3,456 | $0 | 09/25/1990 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 09/10/1990 | 05/20/1991 | $0 | $1,344 | $0 | 09/25/1990 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
On July 27, 1990, Employee #1 was placing corrugated tile in the bottom of a trench that was 6 feet deep, 2 1/2 to 3 feet wide across the bottom, and 6 feet wide across the top. The sidewalls were inadequately sloped and the spoil pile was too close to the edge of the trench. A 12 foot long, 2 foot wide, and 4 to 6 foot high section of the trench's west wall broke away and fell against the east wall, crushing Employee #1 against the wall and killing him. The trench was dry and the soil was 47 percent sand, 42 percent clay, and about 10 percent silt. It was believed to be previously undisturbed soil.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, CRUSHED, SHORING, UNSTABLE SOIL, SLOPING, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111629010 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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