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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1631605 - Metro Waterproofing Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Metro Waterproofing Inc
520 Guthridge Ct
Norcross, GA 30071
Mailing Address:
2935 Alcove Dr, Scottdale, GA 30079
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/04/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/10/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360564967 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,890 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,890 |
| Current Penalty | $1,417 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,417 |
| 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 | 19260100 A | 06/07/1984 | 06/10/1984 | $337 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260652 D | 06/07/1984 | 06/10/1984 | $540 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260652 G01 | 06/07/1984 | 06/10/1984 | $540 | $720 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260652 H | 06/07/1984 | 06/10/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19260652 J | 06/07/1984 | 06/10/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01003D | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 06/07/1984 | 06/25/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 17, 1984, Employees #1 and #2 and two coworkers were digging a trench next to a concrete wall. The 29 ft long by 2 ft wide by 13 ft deep trench was in an area of backfill and was shored only down to 7 1/2 ft. The unshored section of the trench caved in, burying Employees #1 and #2. Employee #1 died of suffocation.
Keywords: SUFFOCATED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1631605 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 1631605 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |