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Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 311171235 - Mark L Merrill
Inspection Information - Office: Or-E-Portland - Safety 1 1054111
Site Address:
Mark L Merrill
425 Ne Williams Rd
Gresham, OR 97080
Mailing Address:
1490 Sw 31st St, Gresham, OR 97080
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: 01/11/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101632099 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,500 |
| Current Penalty | $8,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,750 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260651 J01 | 01/28/2008 | 09/06/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/21/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260652 G01 II | 01/28/2008 | 09/06/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/21/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 01/28/2008 | 01/31/2008 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/21/2008 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19260652 C02 II | 01/28/2008 | 09/06/2007 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | 02/21/2008 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 16, 2007, Employee #1, a pipelayer, was in the bottom of a trench shield, approximately 23 ft below the surface, when the trench caved in. He became pinned and was then struck by a suspended manhole ring. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, STRUCK BY, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311171235 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |