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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1094344.015 - William A. Hazel, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
William A. Hazel, Inc.
6161 Willow Place
Bealeton, VA 22712
Mailing Address:
4305 Hazel Park Court, Chantilly, VA 20151
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2015
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Fri
Case Closed: 01/23/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1023114 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $126,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $126,000 |
| Current Penalty | $40,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 03/21/2016 | 03/25/2016 | $40,000 | $63,000 | $0 | 04/01/2016 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260652 A01 | 03/21/2016 | 03/25/2016 | $0 | $63,000 | $0 | 04/01/2016 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:53 a.m. on September 24, 2015, a crew was working in a trench approximately 11 feet in depth. Water pipes were being replaced for upgrades. An employee was using a Hilti Cut-Off Saw, Model Number DSH 900, known as a pipe saw, to cut an 8-inch in diameter, 3-feet in length duct tile iron pipe. The saw blade was guarded. The crew was making a Tee section into the pipe to install a new fire hydrant. It appears the pipe was cut through on the top side but not on the bottom. The employee was observed cutting and seconds later observed holding his throat. The actual event was not witnessed. When the saw was removed from the trench, a rock was stuck to the blade. It was evident that the saw hung up and kicked back striking the employee in the neck. The employee was killed at the scene.
Keywords: Kick Back, Neck, Saw, Struck By, Trench
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1094344.015 | 46 | M | Fatality |