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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309946341 - Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Klaasmeyer Construction Company, Inc.
2 Miles W. Of Hwy. 8 & Hwy. 70 Intersection
Glenwood, AR 71943
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 847, Conway, AR 72033
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/12/2006
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/02/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100263664 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 07/28/2006 | 08/03/2006 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 08/11/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 07/28/2006 | 08/03/2006 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 08/11/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On May 3, 2006, Employee #1 was in a trench (approximately 37 in. deep and 44 to 46 in. wide), digging dirt from around a 10-in.-diameter PVC water pipeline to locate a water leak. The pipeline was pressurized to approximately 125-130 psi with compressed air. When a section of the pipe failed, Employee #1 was blown from the trench onto the upper ground surface approximately 24 ft. away. He died in an ambulance, while being transported to a nearby hospital.
Keywords: LEAK, AIR PRESSURE, EXCAVATION, REPAIR, TRENCH, ABRASION, PIPELINE, PIPE, PRESSURE RELEASE, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309946341 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |