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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126009349 - Marconi Engineerning
Inspection Information - Office: San Diego District Office
Site Address:
Marconi Engineerning
2140 12th St
El Centro, CA 92243
Mailing Address:
1525 E 17th St Ste C, Santa Ana, CA 92075
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/20/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/14/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361638976 |
Investigation Summary
An employee of Marconi Engineering was injured in a trench collapse. The employees were on site to conduct a sewer connection approximately 14 ft deep. The employer had the appropriate shield in place for the job. Employee #1 and a coworker were working inside the excavation, inside of the shield. The superintendent was looking into the excavation from above when he noticed the employees were having a difficult time tying the string for the bedding line. The superintendent climbed into the excavation to show the employees how to proceed. The employees were working at the edge of the shield. When the superintendent entered the protective shield, it was too crowded and Employee #1 stepped out of the protected area to get some room. At that time, a side of the unshored section caved in on Employee #1, burying him. His coworkers quickly dug him out. Employee #1 suffered a fractured hip that required surgery.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, FRACTURE, TRENCH BOX, COLLAPSE, TRENCH, CAVE-IN, HIP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126009349 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Plumber, pipefitter and steamfiter apprentices |