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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311923189 - Barr Plumbing, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Barr Plumbing, Inc.
11510 Patriot Lane
Potomac, MD 20854
Mailing Address:
16215 Redland Road, Rockville, MD 20855
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/22/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Crshstrk, N:Trench, S:Construction (1500-1799)
Case Closed: 06/19/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102362001 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,800 |
| Current Penalty | $3,060 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,060 |
| 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 B02 | 04/21/2008 | 05/26/2008 | $525 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260100 A | 04/21/2008 | 04/22/2008 | $525 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 04/21/2008 | 04/28/2008 | $950 | $1,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 04/21/2008 | 04/28/2008 | $450 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 04/21/2008 | 04/28/2008 | $610 | $1,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:50 p.m. on March 22, 2008, Employee #1 was working in an excavated trench approximately 16 ft. by 9 ft. The depth of the trench varied. The section of the trench that was near the house was approximately 10 ft. deep and the section of the trench near the ramp was approximately 4 ft. deep. The trench walls were near vertical. There was no cave in protection for the trench. There were 5-ft. soil piles on each side of the trench, at the edge of the excavation. Because the soil had been previously disturbed, it was classified as Type C. Employee #1 was in the trench when it caved in. Employee #1 was completely buried under the soil. Employee #1's coworkers attempted to rescue him, but were only able to uncover him to his waist. Emergency personnel arrived and transported Employee #1 to the hospital, where he was treated for fractured ribs and fluid on his lungs.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, FRACTURE, LUNG, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, RIB, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311923189 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |