Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314908682 - Duplichain Contractors
Inspection Information - Office: Houston North Area Office
Site Address:
Duplichain Contractors
10317 Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
Mailing Address:
100 Elkhart Rd, Alto, TX 75925
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/18/2011
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101765295 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $10,500 |
Current Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | $10,500 |
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 | 19260651 J02 | 04/08/2011 | 05/16/2011 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 04/08/2011 | 05/16/2011 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
3. | 02001 | Other | 19260651 C02 | 04/08/2011 | 05/16/2011 | $700 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:20 p.m. on November 9, 2010, Employee #1 was working for his employer, a construction contractor, and he was assigned to work a trenching project. Employee #1 was installing a 2-inch water line and tracer wire in the trench, which measured approximately 6.5 feet deep and 2 feet wide. The trench was not protected, and the spoil pile was directly adjacent to the trench edge. Employee #1 entered the trench, and the trench wall and spoil pile collapsed, covering Employee #1. Employee #1 was trapped for approximately 6 to 8 minutes, and was unconscious when rescuers pulled him from the trench. Employee #1 was transported to a local hospital and he was admitted to intensive care. Employee #1 died from his injuries 6 days later.
Keywords: TRENCH BOX, TRENCH, CAVE-IN
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 314908682 | Fatality | Other | Construction laborers |