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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313432296 - Turner Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Queens District Office
Site Address:
Turner Construction
29-01 216th Street
Bayside, NY 11360
Mailing Address:
375 Hudson Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10014
Union Status: Union
SIC:1542
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/25/2011
Emphasis: S:Trenching
Case Closed: 10/25/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200837334 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:20 a.m. on September 14, 2011, Employee #1 was working in a trenching operation. The trench measured approximately 7 feet long by 7 feet wide by 15 feet deep. Employee #1 entered the trench and set up a core drill when he began to feel nauseous and dizzy. Employee #1 was equipped with a carbon monoxide and natural gas detector, however, no alarms sounded. Employee #1 climbed out of the trench and emergency services were called. Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital. The local Fire Department conducted atmospheric testing inside the trench at approximately 11:30 a.m., and received the following readings: Sulfur Dioxide (S02) 16.3ppm; Lower Explosive Limit 86% ; Oxygen (O2) Good; Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) 9.4ppm; Carbon Monoxide (CO) 3ppm; ConEd Natural Gas 0; Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) 2,000ppm. Prior to entering the trench, Employee #1 spilled gasoline on his pants and boots while filling a generator.
Keywords: AIR MONITORING, AIR CONTAMINATION, DIZZINESS, CONFINED SPACE, IDLH, TRENCH, NAUSEA
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313432296 | Occupation not reported |