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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101560282 - Hemphill Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jackson Area Office
Site Address:
Hemphill Construction Co., Inc.
Hwy. 43 South At Dinkins St.
Canton, MS 39046
Mailing Address:
P. O. Drawer 879, Florence, MS 39073
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/03/1986
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 01/26/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360131320 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Current Violations | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,980 | $0 | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $5,580 |
| Current Penalty | $1,380 | $0 | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $4,680 |
| 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 | 11/06/1986 | 11/18/1986 | $300 | $540 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260050 C | 11/06/1986 | 01/28/1987 | $250 | $450 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260200 G01 | 11/06/1986 | 11/18/1986 | $200 | $360 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260652 H | 11/06/1986 | 11/18/1986 | $630 | $630 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Repeat | 19260100 A | 11/06/1986 | 11/12/1986 | $600 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02002 | Repeat | 19260651 I01 | 11/06/1986 | 11/12/1986 | $1,260 | $1,260 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 02003 | Repeat | 19260652 B | 11/06/1986 | 11/12/1986 | $1,440 | $1,440 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 03001 | Other | 19260051 C02 | 11/06/1986 | 11/13/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 1, 1986, near Perkins Street on Highway 43, south of Canton, MS, Employees #1 and #2 were working in an approximately 8 ft deep trench. The walls caved in, killing both employees. There was no trench box, shoring, or proper sloping too prevent a cave-in.
Keywords: TRENCH BOX, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, SLOPING, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101560282 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 101560282 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. |