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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309624591 - Western States Equipment & Bobcat, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Reno 0953210
Site Address:
Western States Equipment & Bobcat, Inc.
Somersett Parkway
Reno, NV 89523
Mailing Address:
430 Stoker Avenue #202, Reno, NV 89503
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: 03/30/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Construction
Case Closed: 05/20/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102268786 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,000 |
| Current Penalty | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $49,000 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 06/22/2006 | 06/27/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260100 A | 06/22/2006 | 06/27/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 06/22/2006 | 06/27/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 H01 | 06/22/2006 | 06/27/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 06/22/2006 | 06/27/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 06/22/2006 | 06/27/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 06/22/2006 | 06/27/2006 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 14, 2006, Employees #1 and #2 were working in a 54 ft long trench that was 56 in. across at its widest point and up to 12 ft deep. As they were working the trench caved in on the two workers. Employee #1 died of head injuries; Employee #2 died of compression asphyxia.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, HEAD, ASPHYXIATED, SUFFOCATED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309624591 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 309624591 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |