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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112995451 - Ronald P. Swope Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Ronald P. Swope Construction
Sipes Mill Road & Schoolhouse Road
Harrisonville, PA 17228
Mailing Address:
7052 Pleasant Ridge Road, Harrisonville, PA 17228
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/2001
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 10/16/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360656631 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $400 | $0 | $4,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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 C02 | 04/04/2001 | 05/07/2001 | $300 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 04/04/2001 | 05/07/2001 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 04/04/2001 | 05/07/2001 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 04/04/2001 | 05/07/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19030019 C01 | 06/14/2001 | 07/17/2001 | $400 | $400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on March 3, 2001, Employee #1 was fatally injured when an inadequately sloped trench caved-in while Employee #1 was installing sewer lines. The trench was approximately thirty feet in length by twelve feet in height at its greatest height. The trench was approximately two feet in width. According to a witness statement, a single bench was dug on each side of the trench. The single bench was allegedly dug at a height of approximately 6 to 7 feet and was approximately three feet in width. The remaining side walls were estimated to be approximately 5 to 6 feet in height. The soil pile was on the west side of the trench. The collapse happened on the east side of the trench. The soil appeared to be a mix of shale and Class "B" soil. Employee #1 was airlifted to Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where he was pronounced dead.
Keywords: SEWER, ASPHYXIATED, COLLAPSE, TRENCH, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112995451 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |