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Inspection: 307676643 - Underground Utilities Specialists Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Gray Office - Safety
Site Address:
Underground Utilities Specialists Llc
481 Jonesboro Dr
Bluff City, TN 37618
Mailing Address:
316 Gentry Ct., Bristol, TN 37620
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/25/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 08/20/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100623008 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,600 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $91,600 |
| Current Penalty | $21,600 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $91,600 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 09/01/2004 | 11/15/2005 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | 09/20/2004 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 09/01/2004 | 09/07/2004 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | 09/20/2004 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 09/01/2004 | 09/07/2004 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | 09/20/2004 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 09/01/2004 | 11/15/2005 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $0 | 09/20/2004 | R - Review Commission | |
| 5. | 02001 | Willful | 19260652 A01 | 09/01/2004 | 09/07/2004 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 09/20/2004 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
On May 14, 2004, Employee #1 and #2 were standing near the edge of a sloped and unshored excavation site of a sewer under construction. The depth of the excavation site where they stood was approximately 10.5 ft. As they stood upon the edge of the excavation site, it collapsed. Both employees were covered with rocks from the trench's sidewall. Employee #1 was pinned below several tons of rock, whereas Employee #2 was pinned against the side wall of the trench. Both employees were transported to a hospital for medical attention. Employee #1 died from his injuries. Employee #2 was hospitalized following the medical treatment.
Keywords: COLLAPSE, UNSECURED, TRENCH, SHORING, SLOPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307676643 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 307676643 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction laborers |