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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314601873 - L & K Contracting Company, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
L & K Contracting Company, Inc
Doster And Glenn St.
Enterprise, AL 36301
Mailing Address:
2932 Ross Clark Circle, Dothan, AL 36301
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/29/2010
Emphasis: N:Svep, N:Trench, S:Trenching
Case Closed: 03/18/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100454297 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $2,100 | $156,000 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $159,600 |
| Current Penalty | $1,470 | $112,480 | $0 | $1,050 | $0 | $115,000 |
| 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 | 19260651 C02 | 03/07/2011 | 03/17/2011 | $1,470 | $2,100 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 19260100 A | 03/07/2011 | 03/17/2011 | $30,800 | $44,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Willful | 19260651 H01 | 03/07/2011 | 03/17/2011 | $40,840 | $56,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Willful | 19260652 A01 | 03/07/2011 | 03/10/2011 | $40,840 | $56,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 19040039 A | 03/07/2011 | 03/17/2011 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 23, 2010, Employee #1 and a coworker were working in a trench for laying a new section of sewer line that to be connected to an existing sewer line. Each section of piping consisted of 10 inches-diameter plastic pipe that measured 14 feet in length. The excavated area had a slight downhill angle and had an underground water stream/buildup at a depth of about 9 to 12 fee, which sometimes caused approximately 1 to 2 inches of water to accumulate on the bottom of the trench. As Employee #1 and the coworker were located in a twelve foot deep section of the excavation, awaiting the next section of pipe to be lowered for installation, a large portion of the excavation wall gave way. Dirt filled the excavation, covering Employee #1 and the coworker up to their shoulders. Both Employee #1 and the coworker were taken to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Employee #1 died, while the coworker was treated for multiple broken ribs and damaged lungs. The injury line only reported one employee.
Keywords: CHEST, EXCAVATION, ASPHYXIATED, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, LINE CONNECTOR, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314601873 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |