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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307405357 - R.B. Baker Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
R.B. Baker Construction, Inc.
Savannah Airport, Sw Perimeter Road
Savannah, GA 31408
Mailing Address:
100 Morgan Industrial Blvd., Garden City, GA 31408
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 11/09/2004
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 02/01/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100902469 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/21/2004 | 01/03/2005 | $5,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B06 I | 12/21/2004 | 01/03/2005 | $5,000 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At about 4:20 p.m. on July 1, 2004, Employee #1 entered a manhole at a new installation, which was about 6 ft diameter by 10 ft deep, to ensure that the 10-in water pipeline valve was open prior to flushing and pressure testing the line. Employee #1 collapsed and fell unconscious against the valve. Employee #2 entered the manhole to attempt to rescue Employee #1; however, he had to exit the manhole before he ever reached the bottom. From the top of the manhole, the other employee attempted to assist Employee #2 to exit grabbing his arms, but Employee #2 slipped out of the grasp and fell unconscious to the bottom of the manhole. Fire Department personnel, wearing self contained breathing apparatus, removed Employees #1 and #2 from the manhole. Employee #1 was pronounced dead. Employee #2 was recovering in the hospital intensive care unit. An isotope of oxygen 17 (17 oxygen) was measured in the manhole by the Fire Department during the rescue.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, ASPHYXIATED, INSTALLING, COLLAPSE, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, VALVE, FALL, WATER PIPE, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307405357 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 307405357 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |