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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 201856770 - University Of Conn St Ct Department Of Higher Educ
Inspection Information - Office: Connecticut Department Of Labor, Division Of Occupational Safety & Health
Site Address:
University Of Conn St Ct Department Of Higher Educ
Office Of Facilities Administration Road
Storrs, CT 06268
Mailing Address:
State Of Conn Board Of Higher Education 61 Woodlan, Hartford, CT 06105
Union Status: Union
SIC:8221
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/10/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360608426 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 C | 11/06/1984 | 11/09/1984 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19260021 B02 | 11/06/1984 | 12/31/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19260601 B05 | 11/06/1984 | 12/03/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02003 | Other | 19260650 E | 11/06/1984 | 11/09/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02004 | Other | 19260651 I01 | 11/06/1984 | 11/09/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 AND A CO-WORKER WERE EXCAVATING A TRENCH TO LAY DRAIN PIPE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OPERATING A JOHN DEERE BACKHOE, MODEL J D SERIES B. EMPLOYEE #1 SHUT OFF THE EXCAVATING EQUIPMENT TO HELP THE CO-WORKER WITH A WATER PUMP. THE CO-WORKER STARTED PUMPING WATER FROM A METERING PIT. EMPLOYEE #1 WENT INTO THE TRENCH WITH A SHOVEL TO LOCATE A PIPE. HE SAW A SECTION OF THE NORTH WALL CALLAPSE AND FALL INTO THE TRENCH. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS CRUSHED BETWEEN THE COLLAPSED SOIL AND THE SOUTH WALL. THE TRENCH WAS 2 FEET WIDE AND 37 FEET LONG. THE DEPTH OF THE TRENCE WAS NOT UNIFORM, VARYING BETWEEN 6-1/2 TO 4 FEET. THE TRENCH WAS 6-1/2 FEET DEEP IN THE AREA OF THE COLLAPSE.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, TRENCH, CAVE-IN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 201856770 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Grader, dozer and scraper operators |