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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311733737 - J U-B Engineers Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Yakima Service Location, Yakima, Wa
Site Address:
J U-B Engineers Inc
Tri-Cities Airport 3601 N 20th Ave
Pasco, WA 99301
Mailing Address:
2810 W Clearwater Ave Ste 201, Kennewick, WA 99336
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8711
NAICS: 541330/Engineering Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/2008
Emphasis: L:Wasafety
Case Closed: 11/19/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102368586 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 1550011002 | 08/11/2008 | 07/21/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 08/26/2008 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:42 a.m. on February 23, 2008, Employee #1 was working at an airport terminal and was approximately 500 ft of runway Number 3. A contractor was working on locating a water line excavating the area. Employee #1 walked up to the edge of the trench, which was approximately 12 ft deep and 40-in. wide. The trench gave way, and he fell landing on his back with is head facing the southwest end of the trench. The trench wall then collapsed on top of him before he could get up. He was covered with approximately 5 to 6 ft of dirt. The fire department uncovered his face after several minutes. They attempted CPR, but Employee #1 died.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, COLLAPSE, TRENCH, STRUCK BY, CAVE-IN, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311733737 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |