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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1554979.015 - Bangor Water District
Inspection Information - Office: Maine Department Of Labor, Bureau Of Labor Standards, Workplace Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Bangor Water District
Cleveland Street
Bangor, ME 04401
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1129, Bangor, ME 04402
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 221310/Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/28/2022
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1816777 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,400 |
| Current Penalty | $140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $140 |
| 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 | 19100146 G03 | 12/23/2021 | 02/08/2022 | $70 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100146 D03 III | 12/23/2021 | 02/08/2022 | $70 | $700 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19100146 C05 II C | 12/23/2021 | 02/08/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
An employee was working for a city's water supply system. He was working inside a water tower. He was using a squeegee to move water on the floor of the water tower. Approximately 30 seconds after the employee requested a vacuum hose for his cleaning task, he was found face down in the water. The onsite rescue team made entry into the water tower and retrieved the employee from the confined space. They initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive. At 11:30 a.m. on September 21, 2021, lifesaving measures were taken for one hour before EMS providers pronounced the time of death. It was presumed that the employee had died of a heart attack. He was reported to be a heavy cigarette smoker and a person with severe obesity. The report was made by the Bangor police department.
Keywords: CPR, Cardiovasc System, Confined Space, Emergency Response, Heart Attack, Water, Water Tower
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1554979.015 | 51 | M | Fatality |