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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: 1735905.015 - Vadnais Trenchless Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Orlando Area Office
Site Address:
Vadnais Trenchless Services, Inc.
Corner Of Central Florida Pkwy And Palm Pkwy 293158.3752 N 8113
Orlando, FL 32826
Mailing Address:
2300 N. Field Street Suite 1900, Dallas, TX 75201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237990/Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/21/2024
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2143280 | ||
| Inspection | 1735914 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1739386 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $35,490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,490 |
| Current Penalty | $35,490 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,490 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 08/19/2024 | 10/04/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 08/29/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/19/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 08/29/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 H01 | 08/19/2024 | $8,067 | $8,067 | $0 | 08/29/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100134 K06 | 08/19/2024 | 09/23/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 08/29/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on March 20, 2024, an employee was air leak testing a newly installed 56-inch drainpipe. The pipe extended from one side of the street to the other, roughly 150 feet. They placed a rubber pressure plug on one side and another on the testing site across the street. At about 30 minutes into the air leak testing, they noticed the pressure on the pipe had decreased, so the employee descended to the bottom of the trench and began to apply soapy water around the edges of the plug. The plug gave way, projecting itself and the employee on to a wall approximately 15 feet from the pipe. The employee was killed by the force of the pressurized rubber plug.
Keywords: Drain Pipe, Flying Object, High Pressure Pipe, Leak, Pipe Plug, Pressure, Struck By, Testing, Trench
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1735905.015 | 34 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |