Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305696882 - Western States Contracting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Western States Contracting, Inc.
Greenway/Paradise Hills Drive
Henderson, NV 89015
Mailing Address:
2810 North Nellis Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89115
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/28/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 10/29/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101042356 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $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. | 01001A | Other | 19260021 B02 | 09/06/2002 | 09/11/2002 | $750 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19260251 A06 | 09/06/2002 | 09/24/2002 | $0 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Other | 19260550 A06 | 09/06/2002 | 10/09/2002 | $0 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Other | 19260550 B02 | 09/06/2002 | 10/09/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:45 a.m., Employee #1, a laborer, and a crane operator had been instructed to pull out a rebar concrete form cage from a 36-in. diameter by 12-ft deep excavation because the surrounding cardboard support Sonotube had weathered and had to be replaced. Employee #1 stood at the edge of the excavation and guided the rebar cage out of the hole. Once the cage was free, the dry and loose soil collapsed from under Employee #1's feet and he fell into the excavation. Employee #1 was "buried" vertically up to his chest approximately 6 ft below ground level. The crane operator called for help and rescue personal extricating Employee #1 at 3:40 p.m. Employee #1 remained alert and oriented throughout the incident. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he was treated for minor injuries and released.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, UNSTABLE SOIL, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305696882 | Non Hospitalized injury | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Occupation not reported |
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