Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301751236 - Green Construction Co. Of Summerville Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Green Construction Co. Of Summerville Inc.
Lake Murray Blvd.
Columbia, SC 29210
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 711, Summerville, SC 29483
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Trench
Case Closed: 11/20/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362627713 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 |
| Current Penalty | $2,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,750 |
| 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 | 19260028 A | 08/06/1997 | 08/11/1997 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 08/06/1997 | 10/23/1997 | $375 | $375 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/06/1997 | 10/23/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | A - Amendment | ||
| 4. | 01003A | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 08/06/1997 | 08/11/1997 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01003B | Serious | 19260652 B02 | 08/06/1997 | 08/11/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were in a 5 to 7 ft deep by 24 ft long trench, cleaning the ends of a 12 in. diameter by 20 ft long water line in preparation for connecting it to another pipe. The bank of the trench sheared off, pushing the pipe against the employees. They were covered to their waists and sustained broken bones and bruises.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, PIPE, CAVE-IN, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301751236 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 301751236 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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