Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111352407 - Farmers Electric Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Spokane Service Location, Spokane, Wa
Site Address:
Farmers Electric Inc
14124 Wheeler Rd
Moses Lake, WA 98837
Mailing Address:
30 E Hemlock, Othello, WA 99344
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/15/1990
Emphasis: L:Euc
Case Closed: 09/24/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361224637 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,280 |
| Current Penalty | $3,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,280 |
| 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 | 1554852917 A | 12/06/1990 | 11/15/1990 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/17/1990 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 1554852919 F | 12/06/1990 | 11/15/1990 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | 12/17/1990 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 1554852918 D | 12/06/1990 | 11/15/1990 | $280 | $280 | $0 | 12/17/1990 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 02400040 | 12/06/1990 | 12/28/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/17/1990 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 1554852916 A | 12/06/1990 | 11/15/1990 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/17/1990 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was approximately 45 ft high in a manlift while wiring a street light. The manlift was a maintenance platform manufactured by Firestone Rubber Company, Model #6T6X6XM280. The front outriggers were attached to the truck with a 3/8 in. plate measuring 12 1/2 by 4 in. The plate was secured with three grade #5 1/2 in. bolts. One bolt was missing on the driver side. The outrigger collapsed, causing the employee to be thrown from the basket. He was not secured by a safety belt and fell approximately 35 ft to the ground. Employee #1 died of head injuries.
Keywords: EJECTED, HEAD, COLLAPSE, WORK RULES, SAFETY BELT, CONSTRUCTION, BOLT, FALL, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111352407 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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