Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301041661 - Dave Gutelius Excavating Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Dave Gutelius Excavating Inc
East Middleburg Sewer Project
Middleburg, PA 17842
Mailing Address:
Rr 5 Box 155, Mifflinburg, PA 17844
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/17/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 05/25/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101370120 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,000 | $47,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,700 | $38,700 |
| 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 K01 | 03/22/1999 | 04/09/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/31/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 03/22/1999 | 04/09/1999 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 03/31/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Unclass | 19260652 A01 | 03/22/1999 | 03/26/1999 | $35,700 | $42,000 | $0 | 03/31/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 03/22/1999 | 04/09/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/31/1999 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were working in a trench approximately 15 ft deep. They were not protected against the hazard of cave-in. A side of the trench they were working in collapsed. Employee #1 suffered fatal injuries and Employee #2 was rescued and hospitalized.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, TRENCH, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301041661 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 301041661 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |
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