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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1181307.015 - Cap Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Cap Construction, Inc.
530 S 860 E
American Fork, UT 84003
Mailing Address:
10033 N Sage Road West, Cedar Hills, UT 84062
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/19/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1142778 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 10/27/2016 | 11/07/2016 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260651 H01 | 10/27/2016 | 11/07/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 10/27/2016 | 11/07/2016 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 2:15 p.m. on September 30, 2016, the company owner was operating a CAT 323FL trackhoe. They reached a point where Employee #1 entered the excavation to locate a water valve that they were going to tie into. A small collapse happened and buried Employee #1 to his knees. At this point Employee #2 and Employee #3 entered the excavation to dig Employee #1 out. Right then a second collapse happened and buried Employee #2 to mid-stomach and Employee #3 to mid-chest. More crew members ran over and started digging the employees out. Employee #2 died before he was rescued, Employee #3 was rescued and taken to the hospital. Employee #1 was able to dig himself out and did not need any medical attention. The dirt was quite wet and saturated. The excavation at the time of the inspection measured 22' x 16'. Trench box and ladder were on site but not used at the time of the accident.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Backhoe, Collapse, Excavation, Trench, Trench Box
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1181307.015 | 41 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |