Inspection 347547390 OPENED JUN 12, 2024Closed
South Whitney + West Boulevard 873 West Boulevard, Hartford, CT 06105 · Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 12, 2024 (fatal): Two employees are injured while backfilling trench, one fata
At 11:45 a.m. on June 12, 2024, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were backfilling a trench 11 feet from the end of an active roadway. A vehicle drove through the temporary traffic control devices that were diverting traffic onto a detour route. The vehicle disregarded traffic control measures, increased speed, and drove past a coworker (flagger) and signage. The vehicle continued through the worksite, jumped the trench, and struck both employees. Employee #1 sustained fatal injuries. Employee #2 was hospitalized to treat multiple injuries.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs |
Other-than-serious | $16,131 | $8,066 | Dec 12, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Other-than-serious | $16,131 | $8,066 | Dec 12, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.200(g)(1) · Accident prevention signs and tags |
Other-than-serious | $16,131 | $8,066 | Dec 12, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.200(g)(2) · Accident prevention signs and tags |
Other-than-serious | $16,131 | $8,066 | Dec 12, 2024 | Final |