Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116439639 - Morris Patterson Dba Meadowridge Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Morris Patterson Dba Meadowridge Construction Co.
152 Springside Path
Huntsville, AL 35811
Mailing Address:
1610 Winchester Rd. Ne., Hunstsville, AL 35811
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/1996
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 06/02/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360792980 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,650 |
| Current Penalty | $1,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,650 |
| 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 | 19260100 A | 08/13/1996 | 08/19/1996 | $600 | $600 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 08/13/1996 | 08/19/1996 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 08/13/1996 | 08/19/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 08/13/1996 | 08/19/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:30 a.m. on May 21, 1996, Employee #1 was preparing to lay a length of pipe in a 30 in. wide by 8 ft deep trench with vertical walls that were not sloped. He was getting ready to climb out of the trench when the west wall caved in. Employee #1 was knocked against the east bank and partially covered with dirt. He was rescued in approximately 10 minute and taken to the local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SLOPING, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116439639 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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