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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307121442 - Western Dewatering
Inspection Information - Office: State Of New Mexico Environment Department Occupational Health & Safety Bureau
Site Address:
Western Dewatering
Mercury Rd & Veater St
Truth Or Consequences, NM 87901
Mailing Address:
Po Box 13034, El Paso, TX 79913
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1781
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/20/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Allcnstr, S:Allcnstr
Case Closed: 03/05/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100041482 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:15 a.m. on December 31, 2003, Employee #1 was working with the backhoe operator to pull four-inch water inner piping from a well that was suspected of malfunctioning. After pulling the piping approximately 20 ft to 25 ft out of the ground, Employee #1 reconnected the pipe holding tool to the water line for the next pull on the water line. The connection of the PVC pipe that was screwed to black poly vinyl pipe snapped and the end of the 20-ft to 25-ft section of pipe hit Employee #1 in the right side of his back breaking four ribs. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, RIB, PIPE, STRUCK BY, WATER PIPE, BACKHOE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307121442 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction laborers |