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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126961978 - Bonneville Construction S.E.
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-San Juan 0257260
Site Address:
Bonneville Construction S.E.
Marg Baldorioty De Castro-Esq Campo Alegre Pda 19
Santurce, PR 00908
Mailing Address:
Suite 426, San Patricio Plaza, Caparra Heights, PR 00968
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/07/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/10/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361521933 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 | 05/22/1997 | 05/29/1997 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260652 A02 | 05/22/1997 | 05/29/1997 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 05/22/1997 | 05/29/1997 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and three coworkers were installing optic fiber cable systems. Employee #1 was inside the trench giving directions to an approaching Mini-Master truck when it caved in. Employee #1 was killed. The primary factor in this accident was the use of an alternative and untested plywood shoring system instead of the available metal shoring box. Despite 10 years of experience at excavation sites, Employee #1 misjudged the hazardous nature of this operation. Because there were no daily inspections, hazardous situations were not recognized and controlled.
Keywords: INSTALLING, TELECOM WORK, WORK RULES, TRENCH, SHORING, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126961978 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Supervisors; electricians & power transm. install. |