Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1079829.015 - Vulcan Pipe & Steel Coating, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Vulcan Pipe & Steel Coating, Inc.
2400 Woodard Road
Birmingham, AL 35201
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1010, Bessemer, AL 35021
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 332812/ Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/23/2015
Emphasis: N:Amputate, L:Forklift
Case Closed: 09/15/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1002609 | ||
| Inspection | 1089144 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,460 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,460 |
| Current Penalty | $6,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,700 |
| 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 | 19100107 C07 | 12/11/2015 | 12/23/2015 | $0 | $1,360 | $0 | 01/20/2016 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100107 G05 | 12/11/2015 | 12/23/2015 | $0 | $1,360 | $0 | 01/20/2016 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 L04 II B | 12/11/2015 | 11/29/2016 | $1,800 | $2,800 | $0 | 01/20/2016 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100178 O06 | 12/11/2015 | 11/29/2016 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 01/20/2016 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 12/11/2015 | 12/22/2015 | $0 | $2,040 | $0 | 01/20/2016 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 a.m. on July 20, 2015, Employee#1 and two coworkers were applying tape to the sleeves/fittings of steel piping, ranging in size, in a newly constructed building. While Employee #1 and his coworkers were standing in front of a rail system and applying the tape, a forklift operator was unloading the steel piping. Four stacks of piping were to be delivered in total. As the forklift operator was loading the third stack of piping, he inadvertently struck one of the loads causing a 54 inch sleeve/fitting that weighed 2,000 pounds to fall and pin Employee #1 to the ground. Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries that included damage to multiple organs.
Keywords: Crushing, Falling Object, Material Handling, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1079829.015 | 54 | M | Fatality | Painters, construction and maintenance |
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