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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3027422 - Morrison Septic Tank & Construction Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Morrison Septic Tank & Construction Co.
Nix Road
Hendersonville, NC 28739
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 2077, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/07/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/16/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360262901 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| Current Penalty | $280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $280 |
| 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 I01 | 10/07/1987 | 10/13/1987 | $140 | $140 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260652 B | 10/07/1987 | 10/13/1987 | $140 | $140 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS LEVELLING THE BOTTOM OF A 13 FEET DEEP TRENCH, USING SPOIL MATERIAL STORED WITHIN 6 INCHES OF THE EDGE OF THE TRENCH. THIS WORK WAS IN PREPARATION FOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN 8 INCH SEWER LINE. THE SIDE OF THE TRENCH WHERE THE SPOIL WAS STORED COLLAPSED, COVERING EMPLOYEE #1 WITH MATERIAL FROM THE TRENCH SIDE AND SPOIL MATERIAL. HE WAS KILLED.
Keywords: COLLAPSE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, SLOPING, BURIED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3027422 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |