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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307174250 - City Of Page, Water Distribution
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
City Of Page, Water Distribution
1950 Industrial Way
Page, AZ 86040
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1180, Page, AZ 86040
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 01/06/2004
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 02/24/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101992964 |
Investigation Summary
On October 14, 2003, Employees #1 and #2 and a coworker were working in a excavation to tie in an 8-in. line to an existing 12-in. waterline spanning a two-lane highway. The waterline was being installed for a new industrial park. It was alleged the sub-contractor working on the industrial park side was pressure testing with air and no notification was given to the employees working in the excavation. It appeared that an explosion occurred at the valve area of the excavation, sending a wall of dirt onto the employees, killing Employee #1, and injuring Employee #2.
Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, EXCAVATION, ASPHYXIATED, INSTALLING, UNSTABLE SOIL, WATER PIPE, FLYING OBJECT, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307174250 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |