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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316068584 - W. L. French Excavating Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
W. L. French Excavating Inc.
114 Wilder Street
Lowell, MA 01865
Mailing Address:
3 Survey Circle, North Billerica, MA 01862
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/2011
Emphasis: N:Trench, S:Commercial Constr, S:Struck-By, S:Trenching
Case Closed: 01/31/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202857397 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 19260652 A01 | 01/25/2012 | 01/30/2012 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On October 14, 2011, Employee #1 was working in a trench installing new drainage pipe. The trench measured 11 feet deep, and not all of the walls of the trench were protected. An unprotected side wall collapsed and struck the pipe, which pinned Employee #1 against the wall of a trench box. Employee #1 broke his left ankle. The local fire department dig Employee #1 out of the trench and transported Employee #1 to a local hospital for treatment.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TRENCH BOX, COLLAPSE, TRENCH, ANKLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316068584 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |