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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105720635 - Norton Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Norton Construction
21642 Beaumeade Cir.
Ashburn, VA 22011
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/26/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/23/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360299077 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| Current Penalty | $420 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $420 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 01/17/1990 | 02/21/1990 | $420 | $420 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 01/17/1990 | 02/21/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260651 I01 | 01/17/1990 | 01/21/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19260651 J | 01/17/1990 | 02/21/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01001E | Serious | 19260652 C | 01/17/1990 | 01/21/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 01001F | Serious | 19260652 E | 01/17/1990 | 01/21/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 01001G | Serious | 19260652 H | 01/17/1990 | 01/21/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees were working in an unsloped, unshored trench that was cut in shale and clay-type soil. The shale sloped into the trench on the east wall. A large portion of the east wall slid into the trench. One employee successfully evaded the falling trench wall. Employee #1 was hit by a portion of the falling wall and was trapped for several hours. He suffered several breaks in one of his legs.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, SHORING, STRUCK BY, UNSTABLE SOIL, SLOPING, CAVE-IN, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105720635 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |