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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306190901 - Apex Construction Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Puerto Rico Area Office
Site Address:
Apex Construction Company, Inc.
Smithbay Cemetary Church Construction
St Thomas, VI 00802
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 305048, St Thomas, VI 00803
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/09/2007
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 02/28/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100910348 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,333 | $0 | $6,667 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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 K01 | 02/09/2007 | 02/28/2007 | $1,333 | $2,000 | $0 | 03/06/2007 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Repeat | 19260652 A01 | 02/09/2007 | 02/28/2007 | $6,667 | $10,000 | $0 | 03/06/2007 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 22, 2006, Employee #1 was using a Komatsu 200 trackhoe to clear the base of an earth embankment that was approximately 30 to 40 ft high. When the earth embankment collapsed, the trackhoe and Employee #1 were buried. He was killed.
Keywords: EMBANKMENT, COLLAPSE, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, UNSTABLE SURFACE, UNSTABLE SOIL, CAVE-IN, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306190901 | Fatality | Other | Heavy equipment mechanics |