Inspection 347394835 OPENED APR 1, 2024Open
Intersection Of Butner Rd And Union Rd Sw, Atlanta, GA 30349 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 1, 2024 (fatal): Employee dies due to drowning when water fills excavation
An employee working as a construction laborer for a water and sewer line construction contractor was part of a crew assigned to remove a fire hydrant from an open water main valve. The employee was loosening the nuts that secure the connection between the hydrant and the water main isolation valve when water under high pressure suddenly discharged from the line and rapidly filled the excavation. The employee was trapped and died due to drowning. drowning.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $4,839 | $4,839 | Sep 27, 2024 | Final |