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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315515460 - Stavens Brothers Water Wells
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
Stavens Brothers Water Wells
Somers Rd.
Hampden, MA 01036
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 406, Willington, CT 06279
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1781
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/03/2012
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/03/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100691021 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 |
| Current Penalty | $1,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,300 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 | 03/14/2012 | 04/30/2012 | $1,300 | $1,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 5, 2011, Employee #1, an employee of Stavens Brothers Water Wells, and an unspecified number of coworkers, were engaged in well drilling activities. A 12 in. diameter hole was drilled approximately 60 ft into the earth. Once completed, unidentified worker(s) removed the casing and began drilling an additional 8 in. hole. Employee #1 stepped on or near the edge of the uncased hole and the earth gave way. Employee #1 fell 10 ft down into the water well. Employee #1 died of asphyxia.
Keywords: LUNG, ASPHYXIATED, SUFFOCATED, WELL, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, UNSTABLE SOIL, BURIED, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315515460 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |