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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312213994 - Rack And Ballauer Excavating Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Rack And Ballauer Excavating Co., Inc.
Whetsel Ave
Maderia, OH 45243
Mailing Address:
11321 Paddy'S Run Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013
Union Status: Union
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/2008
Emphasis: L:Roadcon, N:Trench, S:Commercial Constr, S:Hwy Street Bridge Constr, S:Powered Ind Vehicle, S:Struck-By, S:Trenching, L:Const, L:Piv
Case Closed: 12/09/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101962439 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 11 | 11 | ||||
| Current Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,000 |
| Current Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| 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 B02 | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260251 A01 | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,625 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260251 A02 | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260251 B01 | 07/09/2008 | 09/02/2008 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260251 B06 I | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260251 B06 II | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,000 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19260651 J02 | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,625 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19260652 G02 | 07/09/2008 | 07/28/2008 | $1,625 | $1,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, an operator on a Caterpillar track hoe, was setting a trench box in a 31-ft deep bore pit. Employee #1 was using a two-legged chain sling to set the box and position it in the trench, in an attempt to butt up the box that was previously set in the excavation. As Employee #1 was maneuvering the trench shield, one of the chains of the sling broke, and a single link projected out of the excavation and into the cab. Employee #1 was struck in the chest by the link and was killed
Keywords: CHAIN, CHEST, EXCAVATION, TRENCH BOX, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, SLING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312213994 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |