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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15224330 - M R Ellis & Sons Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
M R Ellis & Sons Inc
212 Gaskins Rd
Henrico Cty, VA 23233
Mailing Address:
6803 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23228
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/10/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360607238 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $6,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,700 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $3,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260651 I01 | 08/24/1984 | 09/26/1984 | $300 | $300 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260652 B | 08/24/1984 | 08/27/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Willful | 19260652 B | 08/24/1984 | 08/27/1984 | $3,200 | $6,400 | $0 | A - Amendment |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:40 p.m. on August 6, 1984, Employee #1 was squatting in a trench wiping out the hub of an 8 in. by 12 ft section of previously laid PVC pipe in preparation for installing another section. The trench was approximately 50 ft to 60 ft long, 24 ft wide, and 7 ft to 8 ft deep. A coworker was also in the trench to help Employee #1 lay the pipe. Suddenly the bank cracked open, and another employee outside the trench yelled a warning as the bank caved in. Employee #1 was struck by the collapsing soil and completely buried. He was pronounced dead op recovery about 10 to 15 minutes later. No protective measures such as sloping or shoring had been provided. The coworker was farther up the trench and was not injured.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, SLOPING, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15224330 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Dentists |