Southern Blue Construction inc
Excavation or trenching cave-in — Fractures — MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Southern Blue Construction inc | Report ID | 2020066038 |
| Address | 200 Dunes | City, State ZIP | MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA 32410 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Excavation or trenching cave-in | Source of Injury | Ditches, channels, trenches, excavations |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1481699 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.93000, -85.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 1:45 p.m. on June 29, 2020, an employee was installing plumbing at the bottom of an excavation, about 5-7 feet deep, when the side of the excavation collapsed and fell on him. He suffered fractures to the ribs, collarbone, and pelvis and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2020, a worker at Southern Blue Construction inc in MEXICO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as excavation or trenching cave-in, with ditches, channels, trenches, excavations identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 91 severe injury reports involving "Excavation or trenching cave-in" incidents in our database. Browse all Excavation or trenching cave-in injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Excavation or trenching cave-in events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2017 | MWH Constructors, Inc. | ORLANDO, FLORIDA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Precision Plumbing LLC | SALINA, KANSAS | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Dec 18, 2021 | RELIABLE BUILDERS, INC. | YIGO, GUAM | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Aug 19, 2016 | Barnes Construction Solutions | BIXBY, OKLAHOMA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 29, 2020 | Wadsworth Golf Construction Company of the Midwest | FRISCO, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 8, 2021 | McManus Construction, LLC | LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Hosp. |
| Apr 25, 2017 | Reed Contracting Services, Inc. | MADISON, ALABAMA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Mar 13, 2018 | E & M Contracting | JONESBORO, ARKANSAS | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Hosp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.