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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1546172.015 - Donald A. Asselin
Inspection Information - Office: Augusta Area Office
Site Address:
Donald A. Asselin
8 Danbury Drive
Auburn, ME 04210
Mailing Address:
1000 Minot Ave, Auburn, ME 04210
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/05/2021
Emphasis: N:Trench
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1794816 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,288 | $0 | $0 | $349 | $0 | $12,637 |
| Current Penalty | $12,288 | $0 | $0 | $349 | $0 | $12,637 |
| 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 J02 | 12/21/2021 | 12/28/2021 | $4,096 | $4,096 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 K01 | 12/21/2021 | 12/28/2021 | $4,096 | $4,096 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 12/21/2021 | 12/28/2021 | $4,096 | $4,096 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 02001A | Other | 19030019 C01 | 03/04/2022 | 04/08/2022 | $349 | $349 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 02001B | Other | 19030019 D01 | 03/04/2022 | 04/08/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 11:27 a.m. on August 5, 2021, an employee worked in an excavation to pack down soil while a coworker operated an excavator at the edge of the excavation. At some point, the soil under the excavator collapsed and the excavator fell into the excavation onto the employee. The employee received crushing injuries to the abdomen and pelvis and was killed.
Keywords: Abdomen, Collapse, Crushed, Excavation, Excavator, Falling Object, Operating, Pelvis, Struck By, Unstable Soil
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1546172.015 | 21 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |