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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1282548.015 - 59587 - Scott Excavating Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
59587 - Scott Excavating Inc
501 Caperton Dr
Richmond, KY 40475
Mailing Address:
3845 New Irvine Rd, Waco, KY 40385
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/2018
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1292141 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Current Violations | 6 | 6 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| Current Penalty | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,000 |
| 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 | 338.31(1)(A) | 05/30/2018 | 06/04/2018 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/07/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260100 A | 05/30/2018 | 06/04/2018 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/07/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 05/30/2018 | 06/04/2018 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/07/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 05/30/2018 | 06/04/2018 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/07/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 05/30/2018 | 06/04/2018 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/07/2018 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 05/30/2018 | 06/04/2018 | $3,500 | $3,500 | $0 | 06/07/2018 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
On December 11, 2017, an employee was working in a 15 feet deep trench when it collapsed, burying the employee up to his head. The employee was killed and pronounced dead by the Deputy Coroner that was onsite.
Keywords: Asphyxiated, Buried, Collapse, Trench
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1282548.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |