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Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1145601.015 - 317712368 - Tc Excavating Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
317712368 - Tc Excavating Llc
8122 Sw 54th Ave
Portland, OR 97219
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1452, Oregon City, OR 97045
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1081
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/2016
Emphasis: P:Trench, N:Trench
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1089102 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $2,800 | $140,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $142,800 |
| Current Penalty | $2,800 | $140,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $142,800 |
| 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 K01 | 10/18/2016 | 11/01/2016 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 10/18/2016 | 11/01/2016 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02003 | Willful | 19260652 A01 | 10/18/2016 | 11/01/2016 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02004 | Willful | 19260651 C02 | 10/18/2016 | 11/01/2016 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03005 | Other | OAR 437-001-0765(13)-1 | 10/18/2016 | 11/15/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:50 a.m. on May 5, 2016, an excavating employee was installing a new sewer line for a home at the location. An employee and a coworker were working in an improperly shored excavation that was about 10 feet deep. The employee was in between two pieces of shoring that were spaced 15 feet apart when the wall collapsed. Approximately 6 feet of dirt covered the employee and he was killed.
Keywords: Excavation, Shoring, Trench
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1145601.015 | 29 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |