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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303139166 - J.O. Flowe Grading Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
J.O. Flowe Grading Co., Inc.
Hwy 601 Po Box 215
Midland, NC 28107
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/13/1999
Planning Guide: Health-Construction
Emphasis: S:Program Improvements
Case Closed: 05/31/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102091931 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 12/22/1999 | 12/28/1999 | $2,800 | $3,500 | $0 | 02/23/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B06 I | 12/22/1999 | 12/28/1999 | $5,000 | $3,500 | $0 | 02/23/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260103 A02 | 12/22/1999 | 12/28/1999 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 02/23/2000 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 entered a new manhole approximately 21 ft in depth and was overcome, lost consciousness, and was unresponsive. Employee #2 entered the manhole in an attempt to rescue Employee #1 and was also overcome and lost consciousness. Two additional co-workers attempting to rescue Employee's #1 and #2 but became dizzy, disoriented and experienced shortness of breath. These employees were able to exit the manhole. The manhole had been installed approximately two weeks earlier and was placed over an existing and active sewer line which had not yet been tapped. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene and Employee #2 was hospitalized.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CONFINED SPACE, PPE, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303139166 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 303139166 | Hospitalized injury | Asphyxia | Construction laborers |