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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101269116 - K & L Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
K & L Contractors, Inc.
6025-C Canal Road
Orlando, FL 32827
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 7, Killarney, FL 32740
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/04/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/11/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360146898 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $800 | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $5,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,900 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260028 A | 10/07/1987 | 10/14/1987 | $500 | $800 | $0 | 10/29/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 19260602 A04 | 10/07/1987 | 10/20/1987 | $5,400 | $9,000 | $0 | 10/29/1987 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19260020 B01 | 10/07/1987 | 11/10/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/29/1987 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was driving a Caterpillar 631C scraper at top speed when he made a slight left turn. He tried to straighten out, but lost control and drove off a land bridge. The vehicle turned over and Employee #1, who was not wearing a seat belt, was caught by the top bar of the ROPS. His head was crushed and his right arm severed; he was killed. The vehicle's brakes and steering were defective.
Keywords: HEAD, SCRAPER, SPEEDING, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, LOST CONTROL, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101269116 | Fatality | Fracture | Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators |