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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106862998 - Lawnel Farms, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Buffalo Area Office
Site Address:
Lawnel Farms, Inc.
2413 Craig Road
Piffard, NY 14533
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:0241
NAICS: 112120/Dairy Cattle and Milk Production
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/18/2002
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 02/19/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101330801 | ||
| Referral | 201333747 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,100 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,100 |
| 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 | 19260651 K01 | 01/22/2003 | 02/10/2003 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 01/22/2003 | 01/27/2003 | $1,050 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 30, 2002, Employee #1 was located in a trench that was approximately 10-ft deep looking for a broken water line. The west wall of the trench sheared off and buried him. A coworker contacted emergency services, and Employee #1 was rescued from the trench by the coworker and fire/rescue personnel. Employee #1 was transported to Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY, where he underwent back surgery for a broken back. Complications occurred, and he died due to blood clots that formed after the surgery. During the accident investigation, it was determined that there was no attempt to properly shore or otherwise secure the trench.
Keywords: BLOOD CLOT, EXCAVATION, FRACTURE, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, BACK, SHORING, BURIED, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106862998 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |