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A year on and still no answer on WSC death

Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee Tony Lamont Scriven (inset) was inspecting a water plant in Sweetings Cay on September 30, 2023 when a water tank collapsed and fell on him.

Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee Tony Lamont Scriven (inset) was inspecting a water plant in Sweetings Cay on September 30, 2023 when a water tank collapsed and fell on him.

By LEANDRA ROLLE

Tribune Chief Reporter

lrolle@tribunemedia.net

A YEAR after Water and Sewerage Corporation (WSC) employee Tony Scriven died in a workplace accident, meaningful information about the findings from the investigation into his death have still not been disclosed.

Tony Lamont Scriven, WSC’s area manager in Abaco, was inspecting a water plant in Sweetings Cay with several employees on September 30 when a water tank collapsed and fell on him.

He was overseeing the inspection of the new reverse osmosis plant and the three water tanks that store 20,000 gallons of water on the cay. 

One month after the incident, WSC consultant Loretta Butler-Turner promised a comprehensive review of the accident and noted the corporation had been in contact with Mr Scriven’s family.

However, no update has since been provided on the internal investigation.

In response to questions from The Tribune this week, WSC officials said the osmosis plant is now fully operational, producing over 5,000 gallons of water daily, surpassing the community’s average daily use of 3,000 gallons.

“Our daily monitoring ensures a consistent supply of safe, clean water,” the WSC said. “This project underscores our dedication to improving water access for all Bahamians, and we take pride in the progress made. In memory of Tony Scriven, we continue striving for excellence and safety in every aspect of our operations, honouring his legacy by ensuring a better, safer future for all our colleagues and communities.”

The corporation said Scriven’s loss continues to affect workers deeply and that they have strengthened their commitment to a culture of vigilance in response to the tragedy.

Scriven left behind a wife and four children. 

Comments

bahamianson 4 weeks ago

Is there ever an answer? Which situation has ever been resolved? Look at hurricane Dorian, five years latet....no answers. Dis we culture. Totally disgusting.

Porcupine 3 weeks, 5 days ago

This administration, and probably most administrations here throughout history, speak and act as if they have no duty to inform the Bahamian public about anything they do. They are almost as secretive as most criminals are. If you are doing nothing wrong, why stay silent?
Unless you hold those who pay your salary in utter contempt. Either way, those voted in are useless to the uplift of this country.

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