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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1516848 - Dirt Works Ltd
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Dirt Works Ltd
State Route 135 & Brush Creek Road
Crested Butte, CO 81224
Mailing Address:
Po Box 338, Crested Butte, CO 81224
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/16/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360555312 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $980 | $0 | $0 | $980 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $980 | $0 | $0 | $980 |
| 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 | Repeat | 19260652 B | 08/22/1984 | 08/25/1984 | $980 | $980 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At about 2:15 p.m. on August 10,1984, Employee #1 was in an approximately 26 ft long by 6 to 8 ft wide by 10 ft deep trench, giving grade measurements to a backhoe operator. He then stood to the side to watch the backhoe operation. The operator noticed a clump of dirt fall and told Employee #1 to get out of the trench. As he was trying to exit, the southeast wall caved in, completely covering him with dirt. Employee #1 suffered severe head injuries and later died. The walls were not shored or sloped as required by the condition of the soil.
Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, UNSTABLE SOIL, SLOPING, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1516848 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |