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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17809914 - Northeastern Sewer Builders
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Northeastern Sewer Builders
Heritage Park
Albany, NY 12212
Mailing Address:
10 Loralee Drive, Albany, NY 12212
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/26/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360526156 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $900 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,900 |
| Current Penalty | $200 | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 19260651 I01 | 10/25/1985 | 10/28/1985 | $200 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 19260652 B | 10/25/1985 | 10/28/1985 | $1,800 | $10,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19260650 E | 10/25/1985 | 10/31/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING IN A TRENCH, CLEANING AROUND A 6 INCH PIPE. THE TRENCH WAS 8 FEET, 9 INCHES DEEP, 6 FEET WIDE AT THE TOP, AND 5 FEET WIDE AT THE BOTTOM. THE EMPLOYER WAS OPERATING A CASE BACKHOE. THE EMPLOYEE WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH BY A TRENCH WALL COLLAPSE. THERE WAS NO SHORING, TRENCH BOX, OR SLOPING OF THE TRENCH WALLS.
Keywords: TRENCH BOX, COLLAPSE, TRENCH, SHORING, SLOPING, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17809914 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |