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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311414122 - American Air Specialists Of Ms, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
American Air Specialists Of Ms, Inc.
223 J. M. Industrial Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 162, Hattiesburg, MS 39403
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/21/2008
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Commercial Constr, S:Powered Ind Vehicle, S:Trenching
Case Closed: 06/30/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101364826 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $16,450 | $49,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $65,450 |
| Current Penalty | $9,500 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,500 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 08/18/2008 | 09/02/2008 | $2,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/18/2008 | 08/26/2008 | $2,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 08/18/2008 | 08/21/2008 | $2,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 08/18/2008 | 08/22/2008 | $800 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Willful | 19260652 A01 | 08/18/2008 | 08/21/2008 | $30,000 | $49,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 21, 2008, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were working in a trench approximately 7 to 12 ft. deep. Employees #1, #2, and #3 were installing a sewer line, when excavation sidewalls caved-in trapping the employees. Employees #1, #2, and #3 died as a result of the accident.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, ASPHYXIATED, INSTALLING, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311414122 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 311414122 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers | ||
| 3 | 311414122 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |