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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123446221 - B. B. & B. Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
B. B. & B. Construction
156 Frona Ln
Hot Springs, AR 71913
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/28/2000
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 09/01/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100260785 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,250 |
| Current Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 05/23/2000 | 06/05/2000 | $2,070 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260100 A | 05/23/2000 | 06/05/2000 | $2,070 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260602 A09 II | 05/23/2000 | 06/05/2000 | $720 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 05/23/2000 | 06/05/2000 | $2,070 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 05/23/2000 | 06/05/2000 | $2,070 | $3,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 worked for a company contracted to install new sewer bypass lines. He was in an 80 ft long by 5 ft wide by 6 1/2 ft to 7 ft deep excavation that was 7 ft away from a parallel excavation. The parallel excavation held the old sewer line being replaced and there was approximately 2 ft of undisturbed earth between the two trenches. Approximately 20 ft of the north wall of the excavation collapsed inward onto Employee #1, killing him. No ladder had been provided for safe and quick entry and exit. There was also no form of cave-in protection being utilized, other than an inadequate attempt at benching. The height of the bench measured 7 ft from the bottom of the excavation; the standard allows for 4 ft. The width of the shelf was approximately 4 ft; the standard requires this width to be 6 ft.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, COLLAPSE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, SLOPING, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123446221 | Fatality | Fracture | Supervisors; plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters |