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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2589620 - City Of Middletown Water & Sewer Department
Inspection Information - Office: Connecticut Department Of Labor, Division Of Occupational Safety & Health
Site Address:
City Of Middletown Water & Sewer Department
Poplar Rd.
Middletown, CT 06457
Mailing Address:
Dekoven Dr., Middletown, CT 06457
Union Status: Union
SIC:4941
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/28/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360608491 |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS MONITORING A 16 INCH WATER LINE DURING AN 80 PSI WATER TEST. BRACKETS HOLDING THE PUMP STATION TO A BASE SLAB BROKE UNDER LOAD, ALLOWING THE PUMPING STATION TO BE LIFTED UP. WHEN THE PUMP STATION MOVED, A CROW BAR RESTING AGAINST IT WAS DISLODGED. THE CROW BAR FELL AGAINST EMPLOYEE #1, STRIKING HIM IN THE FACE. HE SUFFERED A FRACTURED NOSE, MINOR FACIAL LACERATIONS AND FACIAL CONTUSIONS.
Keywords: FRACTURE, NOSE, LACERATION, STRUCK BY, FACE, CONTUSION, PRY BAR, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2589620 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |