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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308380864 - B & L Excavating, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
B & L Excavating, Inc.
990 Exhibit Circle
Reedsburg, WI 53959
Mailing Address:
E4249a Hwy 33, La Valle, WI 53941
Union Status: Union
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 07/28/2005
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 08/19/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100801117 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,900 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 07/28/2005 | 08/03/2005 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 07/28/2005 | 08/03/2005 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260021 B06 I | 07/28/2005 | 08/03/2005 | $0 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 17, 2005, Employees #1 and #2 entered a 10-ft 6-in. manhole to perform testing, prior to hooking onto the live sewer line. They wanted to ensure that there were no leaks. The testing required confined space procedures. Employees #1 and #2 entered the space without permit. No harness, tripod or winch was used. In addition, the air quality was not tested. Employees #1 and #2 were asphyxiated and medflighted to the hospital. Employee #1 died on June 17, 2005, and Employee #2 died on June 20, 2005. The hospital records indicated that the oxygen level of Employee #2 was 35-40.
Keywords: LEAK, OXYGEN, ASPHYXIATED, INSTALLING, CONFINED SPACE, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, GAS, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308380864 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 308380864 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Managers and administrators, n.e.c |