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Inspection: 306748286 - R & B Contracting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville
Site Address:
R & B Contracting, Inc.
2470 County Road 210 West
St Augustine, FL 32092
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 11833, Jacksonville, FL 32239
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/2004
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 04/08/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101353522 |
Investigation Summary
On January 9, 2004, Employee #1 was operating a Komatsu, Model Number PC300LC-6, excavator for lot preparation, drainage and road work of a residential subdivision under construction. The excavator was equipped with an arm and grapple hook. Employee #1 was instructed to remove brush and debris in and around a mitigation pond, located in wetlands, for the installation of a water pump. In the area that he was working, there was a 6-foot-deep excavation that was previously dug, approximately one week before. This excavation was located under the shallow water of the pond, making it difficult to see the edges. Additionally, no warning signs/markers were posted. For some reason, he machine slid and fell into the excavation. The cab of the excavator went under water, allowing water and mud to enter. Employee #1 became trapped and drowned.
Keywords:excavation, lung, asphyxiated, slip, inhalation, excavator, fall, drown, warning sign, water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306748286 | Occupation not reported |