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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306907130 - Reliable Divers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Reliable Divers, Inc.
1430 Rose Garden Road
Cape Coral, FL 33914
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 51505, Ft. Myers, FL 33994
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/03/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 02/06/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102364940 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/10/2003 | 01/12/2004 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were at a manhole at a new installation that had not been put into service. The employees were there to repair leaks in manhole. Employee #1 put a ladder in the manhole and climbed in. Employee #2 stayed at the top and was organizing tools to be handed down as needed. Employee #2 looked into the manhole to check on Employee #1 and saw that Employee #1 was lying down and thought he had fallen and hit his head. Employee #2 for emergency assistance and went down the ladder into the manhole to help Employee #1. Employee #2 was overcome with the vapors and passed out momentarily. Employee #2 regained consciousness and was able to climb out of the manhole. The rescue personnel arrived and removed Employee #1 from the manhole and transported him to the hospital, where he died two days later. Employee #2 was hospitalized.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, TOXIC ATMOSPHERE, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306907130 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 306907130 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |