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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303961155 - R.P. Weddell & Sons, Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
R.P. Weddell & Sons, Co.
Painted Daisy Avenue, Castle Ridge Estates
Henderson, NV 89012
Mailing Address:
5967 Harrison Drive, Unite B-1, Las Vegas, NV 89120
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/09/2001
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 05/16/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101041820 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,200 |
| Current Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260021 B06 I | 01/18/2001 | 01/24/2001 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 02/01/2001 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 618038502 | 01/18/2001 | 01/24/2001 | $0 | $5,600 | $0 | 02/01/2001 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on September 26, 2000, Employees #1 and #2 were trying to unclog a sewer line. Employee #1 entered the north manhole to place a bucket that would catch all the debris coming out of the pipe. Employee #2 was able to release the blockage in the south manhole, and the water moved to the north manhole. Employee #1, who was still there, called for help and Employee #2 ran to his assistance. Both workers succumbed to gas present in the pipe, and died of asphyxia.
Keywords: SEWER, ASPHYXIATED, VAPOR, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, GAS, CLOGGED, CHEMICAL VAPOR, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303961155 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 303961155 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |