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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 283460.015 - Burton Hydro-Vac
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Burton Hydro-Vac
6501 Trowbridge
El Paso, TX 79905
Mailing Address:
1389 Jewel Ridge Way, El Paso, TX 79912
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561720/Janitorial Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/23/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/21/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 219393 | ||
| Inspection | 283421 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 283508 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 9:00 a.m. on March 23, 2012, an employee was manning the vacuum truck hose to remove water that might accumulate in a trench when a deluge pipe was being cut. When the deluge pipe was cut at the the base, the pipe tore away from a threaded connection at the top of the tank and fell, striking the vacuum truck operator in the head. The employee was killed by blunt force trauma to the head.
Keywords: Pressure Piping, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 283460.015 | 65 | M | Fatality | Equipment Operator: Skidsteer/Bobcat |