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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101006500 - Service Station Equipment Company
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Service Station Equipment Company
Stiles Lane
Suffield, CT 06078
Mailing Address:
98 Prospect Street, Enfield, CT 06082
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/1989
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed: 10/23/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901502302 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Four employees were removing two 10,000 gallon underground tanks. Employee #1 entered the excavation to release a hold down strap. The excavation on the south side of the tank had not been sloped nor shored. The spoils had been placed at the edge of the south side of the tank. The area where Employee #1 was releasing the hold strap was approximately 13 feet deep and 9 feet wide. The spoils were approximately 6 feet above ground level. The south side of the excavation caved in, completely covering Employee #1 with earth.
Keywords: HOLD-DOWN CLAMP, EXCAVATION, SHORING, SLOPING, CAVE-IN, TANK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101006500 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |