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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1531953.015 - 149220 - Barnes Backhoe - Grading Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Charlotte
Site Address:
149220 - Barnes Backhoe - Grading Inc
4500 Us Highway 64 90 W
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Mailing Address:
1246 County Home Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/19/2021
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1770080 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $11,200 | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,200 |
| Current Penalty | $8,400 | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $29,400 |
| 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 | Willful | 19260652 A01 | 09/30/2021 | 10/04/2021 | $21,000 | $28,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 09/30/2021 | 10/08/2021 | $2,100 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Serious | 19260651 C02 | 09/30/2021 | 10/04/2021 | $2,100 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Serious | 19260651 D | 09/30/2021 | 10/08/2021 | $2,100 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02004 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 09/30/2021 | 10/08/2021 | $2,100 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on May 19, 2021, an employee worked in a trench to remove dirt with a shovel. At some point, the trench wall collapsed and killed the employee.
Keywords: Collapse, Shovel, Trench, Unstable Soil
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1531953.015 | 38 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |