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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108963471 - Phc Mechanical Contractors Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta West Area Office
Site Address:
Phc Mechanical Contractors Incorporated
1221 39th Street
Columbus, GA 31904
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4630, Columbus, GA 31904
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/25/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/15/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360824965 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $675 |
| Current Penalty | $345 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $345 |
| 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 | 19101200 E01 | 02/22/1994 | 02/25/1994 | $115 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 02/22/1994 | 03/28/1994 | $115 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19101200 H | 02/22/1994 | 03/28/1994 | $115 | $225 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, who was the president of the company, was standing with a coworker on top of two 10 ft by 11 in. containers. The two containers had been placed on a flatbed trailer. The first container was turned horizontally and the second container was turned vertically; the edges were not even. The edge of the second container was 12 in. shorter than the first. The two men covered the containers with a tarp to protect them from the weather. The coworker went to the ground to help another worker attach the straps used to secure the load. Employee #1 stayed on top of the trailer to keep the straps from twisting. Two straps were secured. The third strap was thrown across the second container; however, the throw was short and Employee #1 had to walk from the first container to the second container to get the strap. It was assumed that, because the tarp was covering the container, Employee #1 misjudged the edge of the two containers and fell 12 to 14 ft to the asphalt. Employee #1 died a week later of massive head injuries.
Keywords: HEAD, CONSTRUCTION, WALKING SURFACE, UNSTABLE SURFACE, FALL, FLATBED TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108963471 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |