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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2931681 - Western Pipeline Construction Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Western Pipeline Construction Corp
900 E Robindale Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Mailing Address:
P O Box 42612, Las Vegas, NV 89116
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/11/1986
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 12/18/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360592067 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $320 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $320 |
| Current Penalty | $320 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $320 |
| 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 | 02/25/1986 | 02/26/1986 | $320 | $320 | $0 | 03/19/1986 | - | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260100 A | 02/25/1986 | 02/26/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/19/1986 | - | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260651 M | 02/25/1986 | 02/26/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/19/1986 | - | |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19260651 Q | 02/25/1986 | 02/26/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/19/1986 | - | |
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19260652 A | 02/25/1986 | 03/04/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/19/1986 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were laying a 21 ft concrete pipe in a 15 to 17 ft deep trench. Apparently, a portion of the trench had been previously excavated and the soil was unstable. The trench caved in, burying both workers. Employee #1 was struck by the trench wall and sustained a fractured his neck, which killed him instantly. The coworker was buried to his chest but sustained no injuries.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, NECK, STRUCK BY, UNSTABLE SOIL, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2931681 | Fatality | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |