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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309048882 - Lucas Septic Tank & Utility Services
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Lucas Septic Tank & Utility Services
170 Bob Sharpe Point
Lexington, SC 29072
Mailing Address:
3104 Fish Hatchery Rd, Gaston, SC 29053
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7699
NAICS: 562991/Septic Tank and Related Services
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/03/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100375831 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 10012 A | 08/31/2005 | 09/07/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 10012 A | 08/31/2005 | 01/09/2006 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260021 B06 I | 08/31/2005 | 10/03/2005 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/31/2005 | 10/03/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On June 29, 2005, Employees #1, #2, and a coworker were assigned to replace a pump switch on a residential septic tank system. The 500-gallon lift station tank was pumped out. The coworker attempted to enter the lift station tank but it was too big to fit down the riser shaft, so Employee #1 entered the tank using a 10-ft metal folding ladder. Employee #1 was immediately overcome by methane gas and low oxygen levels and collapsed inside the tank. Employee #2 then entered the tank attempting to rescue Employee #1 and also collapsed. The coworker yelled to the homeowner to call for an emergency service. A first responder with county fire and rescue arrived and successfully pulled Employee #2 from the shaft, without entering the tank. They grabbed Employee #2's arm using a rope, which was looped at the end of a yard implement handle. Employee #2 was transported to the hospital where he died 5 days later. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: SEWER, LUNG, ASPHYXIATED, COLLAPSE, LADDER, INHALATION, NATURAL GAS, SHAFT, PUMP, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309048882 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 309048882 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Construction trades, n.e.c. |