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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1063285.015 - General Neon Advertising Company Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: San Antonio Area Office
Site Address:
General Neon Advertising Company Inc.
698 E. Hondo Ave.
Devine, TX 78016
Mailing Address:
900 Buena Vista St., San Antonio, TX 78207
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 339950/Sign Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/15/2015
Emphasis: L:Gifall
Case Closed: 12/01/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 984260 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $17,000 |
| Current Penalty | $11,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,400 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/13/2015 | 11/19/2015 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100180 C02 | 11/13/2015 | 11/19/2015 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100180 D03 | 11/13/2015 | 11/19/2015 | $2,800 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100180 D04 | 11/13/2015 | 11/19/2015 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19100180 D06 | 11/13/2015 | 11/19/2015 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003D | Serious | 19100180 G01 | 11/13/2015 | 11/19/2015 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 4:00 p.m. on May 14, 2015, an employee and a co-worker were performing maintenance on an outdoor advertising sign. They were in a man basket approximately 90 feet above grade and the basket malfunctioned causing it to pivot from level to plumb with the grade. The employee was not tied off to the basket where his co-worker was and the employee was killed during his 90 foot fall from the basket.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Fall, Personnel Cage
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1063285.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Electrical and electronic engineers |