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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304412638 - K D Cody Excavation
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
K D Cody Excavation
1202 W 1420 N
Orem, UT 84048
Mailing Address:
1585 N 2300 W, Provo, UT 84604
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/05/2001
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 11/05/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362654386 |
Investigation Summary
On October 10, 2001, Employee #1 and #2 of KD Cody Excavation were digging a trench. Employee #1 inside the trench uncovered a small animal den with his shovel. A white dust rose from the den and migrated into their breathing zones. Two days later Employee #1 developed a fever, cough and chest tightness. Respiratory symptoms became progressively worse over the next few days resulting in hospital admittance.
Keywords: CHEST, DUST INHALATION, COUGH
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304412638 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Excavating and loading machine operators |