Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18676791 - Robert J. Houran Plumbing & Heating
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Robert J. Houran Plumbing & Heating
Route 67a & Scarey Lane
North Bennington, VT 05257
Mailing Address:
417 County Street, Bennington, VT 05201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 10/27/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360602718 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| Current Penalty | $640 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $640 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 09/25/1986 | 09/28/1986 | $640 | $640 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260100 A | 09/25/1986 | 09/28/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260652 B | 09/25/1986 | 09/28/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19260652 H | 09/25/1986 | 09/28/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were in a trench that had been opened to connect a sewer line to a residence. The approximately 120 ft long by 3 to 5 ft wide by 8 to 9 ft deep trench ran east to west. The north wall of the trench caved in twice, injuring both employees. Employee #1 worked for Pheleps and Sons, Inc.; Employee #2 worked for Robert J. Houran Plumbing and Heating.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18676791 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |
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