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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3312493 - City Of Buena Vista
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116
Site Address:
City Of Buena Vista
Between Elm & Cypress Ave
Buena Vista, VA 24416
Mailing Address:
2039 Sycamore Ave, Buena Vista, VA 24416
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/29/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/30/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360784417 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260652 C | 06/21/1985 | 06/24/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 15, 1985, Employee #1 was installing storm sewer in the bottom of a 30 in. wide by 25 ft long by 8 ft 6 in. deep trench. The sides of the trench were unshored (unsupported) and unsloped. As he worked within the trench, a 2 ft section of earth from the top of the trench gave way covering and injuring him. Two other employees rescued him by quickly removing the earth from on top of him. Employee #1 fractured his left wrist in the incident.
Keywords: CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, CAVE-IN, WRIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3312493 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |