Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314205873 - Universal Plumbing Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Universal Plumbing Inc.
531 Blum Street
Augusta, GA 30909
Mailing Address:
1650 Olive Road, Augusta, GA 30909
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/25/2010
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Trenching
Case Closed: 03/28/2012
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101283737 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $15,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,400 |
Current Penalty | $13,860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,860 |
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 | 03/10/2011 | 04/05/2011 | $3,780 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 03/10/2011 | 04/05/2011 | $5,040 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 03/10/2011 | 04/05/2011 | $5,040 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were clearing and spotting sewer pipes with shovels in a trench approximately 5 1/2 feet in depth when the trench collapsed. One of the workers was killed when the cave-in buried him.
Keywords: SEWER, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, PIPE, BURIED, CAVE-IN
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 314205873 | Fatality | Other | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |