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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: 1746079.015 - K&D Contractors, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Avenel Area Office
Site Address:
K&D Contractors, Llc
129 N 12th St
Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Mailing Address:
351 Monroe Ave, Kenilworth, NJ 07033
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/06/2024
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2159129 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,583 | $64,529 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $87,112 |
| Current Penalty | $18,270 | $0 | $51,730 | $0 | $0 | $70,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 11/01/2024 | $5,270 | $6,452 | $0 | 11/05/2024 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 11/01/2024 | $13,000 | $16,131 | $0 | 11/05/2024 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Repeat | 19260652 A01 | 11/01/2024 | $51,730 | $64,529 | $0 | 11/05/2024 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on May 6, 2024, Employee #1 was positioning trench liner fabric in preparation for the placement of precast concrete storm drainage structures within an unprotected excavation. While inside the trench, the unprotected excavation collapsed, burying the employee. The employee suffered fatal injuries due to suffocation from being trapped under the dirt.
Keywords: Collapse, Concrete, Excavation, Suffocated, Trench
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1746079.015 | 29 | M | Fatality | Excavating and loading machine operators |