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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308265362 - Meggison Backhoeing
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Meggison Backhoeing
1312 N Cherry St.
Creston, IA 50801
Mailing Address:
411 S Maple St., Creston, IA 50801
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: 04/17/2006
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Construction
Case Closed: 04/18/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100521061 |
Investigation Summary
On April 11, 2006, Employee #1 (the company owner) and Employee #2 were installing a sewer line in a residential lot. Employee #2 was working in a trench that was approximately 10 feet deep by 4 feet wide, with near vertical walls. A cave-in occurred at the bottom, trapping Employee #2. When Employee #1 entered the trench to extricate Employee #2, a second cave-in occurred, killing Employee #1. The cause of death was asphyxia. Employee #2 was rescued by emergency personnel. He sustained a fractured leg, and he was hospitalized.
Keywords: SEWER, FRACTURE, ASPHYXIATED, TRENCH, PIPE, CAVE-IN, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308265362 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Excavating and loading machine operators | ||
| 2 | 308265362 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |