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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2999498 - Powers Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Powers Construction Co., Inc.
Long Branch Road
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 2345, Cullowhee, NC 28723
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/03/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/24/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360610844 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| Current Penalty | $800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $800 |
| 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 C | 07/28/1988 | 08/03/1988 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 07/28/1988 | 08/03/1988 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 a.m. on June 3, 1988, Employee #1 was digging foundation footings at the base of a vertical earthen wall. The wall collapsed, covering and killing him. The excavated wall was 13 to 14 ft high and spilled over into the foundation footing after collapsing.
Keywords: FOOTINGS, EXCAVATION, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, SHORING, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2999498 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |