Inspection Detail

Inspection: 300881935 - Andrew Sanchez Dba Sanchez Construction

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Inspection Nr: 300881935

Report ID: 0950621

Date Opened: 05/12/2005

Site Address:
Andrew Sanchez Dba Sanchez Construction
Between 3600 & 3620 Industrial Blvd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691

Mailing Address:
6410 Tall Tree Circle, Citrus Heights, CA 95611

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1794

NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 09/26/2005

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/14/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	101173292

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 201177656

Event: 05/12/2005

Employee falls into trench onto metal stake

On May 12, 2005, Employee #1 and another crew member placed a 20 foot long section of pipe next to a trench. After setting the pipe down, Employee #1 slipped and fell over the pipe and into the trench. Employee #1 landed on a metal stake at the bottom of the trench that was used to determine grade. The metal stake penetrated Employee #1's chest and abdomen approximately 12 inches. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: EXCAVATION, TRENCH, STAKES, TRIPPED, FALL, PIPE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300881935			Fatality	Puncture	Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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