I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Bergeron's death and my heart goes out
to his family and our colleagues dealing with such terrible news,
particularly at an otherwise joyous time of year celebrated by so many
families.
These types of terrible accidents happen in the USA also, I know for
certain they have occurred on academic digs where the "cowboys of
science" often ignore safety regulations and practices. It is
terribly unfortunate that awful events like Mr. Bergeron's death must
remind us of how serious the repercussions can be when one makes poor
or cavalier decisions.
Now is not the time to question Mr. Bergeron's situation, since nobody
has the information to make such judgements. It should force everyone
to reflect on our personal practices and those of the people we
supervise: students or staff or volunteers.
My sincere condolences to our Canadian friends,
Tim Scarlett
On Dec 17, 2010, at 11:06 AM, McKee, Larry (Nashville,TN-US) wrote:
> In these days of tight budgets it's always tempting to cut corners,
> and to think we know how far we can push our luck.
> Next time with any trenching this tragedy will be in mind, along
> with thinking about what it would be like to have to make a phone
> call to the surviving family members.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Paul G. Avery
> Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 9:57 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Fatal archaeology accident
>
> Ms. Pentney, I don't see the point of your response at all.
>
> The main point here is that someone died and there was no reason
> that it should have happened. I think we should all just learn the
> lesson here. I know plenty of archaeologists that need to read
> these regs!
>
> Paul G. Avery, RPA
> Principal Investigator
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>
> Tennessee Office
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Pentney, Sandra
> Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 10:40 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Fatal archaeology accident
>
> Quoting American OSHA regulations really isn't helpful here. In case
> you haven't heard, Canada has been its own country with it's own
> government for quite some time now...
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Davis, Daniel (KYTC)
> Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 7:20 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Fatal archaeology accident
>
> It didn't read as a fatal accident, though wall trench collapses are
> not terribly uncommon, especially on construction sites. From what
> I've seen, OSHA regulations are not widely read in the
> archaeological community.
> http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/trenchingexcavation/index.html
>
> Daniel B. Davis
> Archaeologist Coordinator
> Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
> Division of Environmental Analysis
> 200 Mero Street
> Frankfort, KY 40622
> (502) 564-7250
> -----Original Message-----
> From: HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of
> Robert L. Schuyler
> Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 9:47 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Fatal archaeology accident
>
> Bill:
>
> Many of us do not read French. Could you give us a precis summary of
> the article.
>
> thanks,
>
> Bob Schuyler
>
> At 07:47 AM 12/17/2010, you wrote:
>> This is a tragic moment. A colleague passed away in an accident on
>> a site.
>>
>> http://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/justice-et-faits-div
>> ers/201012/15/01-4352711-accident-sur-un-site-archeologique-du-
>> vieux-mo
>> ntreal.php
>>
>> Does anyone have any information of other accidents of this kind?
>> Please reply off-list.
>>
>>
>> William Moss MA, FSA, RPA
>> Archéologue principal
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