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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1186266.015 - Atlantic Drain Service Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
Atlantic Drain Service Company, Inc.
10 - 12 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA 02116
Mailing Address:
200 Center Street, Bellingham, MA 02019
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/2016
Emphasis: N:Svep, N:Trench
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1153854 | ||
| Inspection | 1193296 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on October 21, 2016, Employee #1 and #2 were preparing a trench for installation of a new sanitary sewer line. Both Employees were working at a depth of 11 feet and 11inches 2 events occurred, the straight cut walls of the trench caved in and a fire hydrant came loose from the water main from which it was attached. Soil covered Employees #1 and #2 and both were killed due to engulfment.
Keywords: Access/Egress, Asphyxiated, Trench
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1186266.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | ||
| 2 | 1186266.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |