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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310253398 - B.D. Keel & Son Construction, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
B.D. Keel & Son Construction, Llc
Graybow Road
De Ridder, LA 70634
Mailing Address:
2700 Hwy 190 W, De Ridder, LA 70634
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/02/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100557370 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 B06 I | 09/25/2007 | 10/01/2007 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 2, 2007, Employees #1 and #2 prepared to enter a 12 ft manhole to perform grouting work. Employee #1 collapsed after he entered, and Employee #2 went into the manhole to help him. As soon as Employee #2 was in the manhole, he collapsed, too. Both workers died of asphyxia. Employee #1 died later that day, and Employee #2 died on August 6, 2007. This was the company's first time performing sewer line work and Employees #1 and #2 entered the space without the required testing having been performed. The employer did provide a tripod winch system over the manhole, with a cable attached to a rescue harness. In addition, a Scott gas detector was used to detect any gases in the hole, but none was detected. The oxygen level was 8 percent near the top of the manhole and 3 percent near the bottom.
Keywords: OXYGEN DEFICIENCY, SEWER, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, INHALATION, INEXPERIENCE, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310253398 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 310253398 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |