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Inspection: 1690080.015 - Pyles Plumbing And Utility Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Pyles Plumbing And Utility Contractors, Inc.
Massee Lane
Perry, GA 31069
Mailing Address:
835 Hillcrest Industrial Blvd., Macon, GA 31210
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/10/2023
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2066480 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $33,876 | $274,249 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $308,125 |
| Current Penalty | $33,876 | $274,249 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $308,125 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 02/08/2024 | 03/06/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 03/05/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 E | 02/08/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 03/05/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260652 D01 | 02/08/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 03/05/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Willful | 19260652 C02 I | 02/08/2024 | $161,323 | $161,323 | $0 | 03/05/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Willful | 19260652 G01 III | 02/08/2024 | $112,926 | $112,926 | $0 | 03/05/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:45 a.m. on August 10, 2023, two employees were within a trench box, arranging the workspace to commence the installation of sewer lines when the surrounding dirt collapsed and buried them under the debris. Employee #1 was killed and was found submerged face down in the water and his back was covered by dirt. Employee #2 managed to avoid complete submersion but suffered numerous injuries to his shoulder, pelvis, and legs. Employee #2 was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Collapse, Crushed, Crushing, Engulfed, Excavation, Leg, Pelvis, Shoulder, Trench, Trench Box, Unstable Soil
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1690080.015 | 27 | M | Hospitalized injury | Construction laborers | |
| 2 | 1690080.015 | 20 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |