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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303260939 - Potomac Seeding & Contracting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
Potomac Seeding & Contracting, Inc.
Carry-On Trailer Corp., State Rt. 712
Callao, VA 22435
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 129, Kinsale, VA 22488
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/31/2000
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 01/25/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100920149 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $16,375 | $0 | $2,800 | $250 | $0 | $19,425 |
| Current Penalty | $4,094 | $0 | $700 | $63 | $0 | $4,856 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 10/24/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $313 | $1,250 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 10/24/2000 | 10/30/2000 | $1,750 | $7,000 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260602 A09 II | 10/24/2000 | 11/03/2000 | $156 | $625 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 10/24/2000 | 10/30/2000 | $1,750 | $7,000 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19261053 B01 | 10/24/2000 | 10/30/2000 | $125 | $500 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Repeat | 19260100 A | 10/24/2000 | 10/30/2000 | $700 | $2,800 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 7. | 03001 | Other | 19260602 A09 I | 10/24/2000 | 11/01/2000 | $63 | $250 | $0 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 3:30 p.m. on May 3, 2000, Employee #1 and a track backhoe operator were installing a drain line for a new sewer system. The system was composed of 4 in. PVC pipes originating from the sewer distribution box and 6 ft long sections of plastic drain tile called "infiltrators." The workers were connecting the infiltrators by snapping the ends together, and lowering them into the trench. About six, approximately 14 ft wide by 68 ft long trenches had to be excavated for installation of the infiltrators. Before lunch, the workers had excavated one trench, installed the infiltrators, and backfilled it. After lunch, the backhoe operator excavated another trench approximately 5 ft south of the first one and placed the spoil pile on top of that area. The workers then assembled the infiltrators and installed them in the trench from east to west. When they were done, they noticed that the infiltrator at the west end had come apart. Employee #1 entered the trench at the east end and walked to the west end to reconnect the sections. As he was working, the northwest side of the trench wall caved in, trapping him at the bottom. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: INSTALLING, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, UNSTABLE SURFACE, UNSTABLE SOIL, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303260939 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction laborers |