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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113459028 - Ray Williams Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Ray Williams Construction, Inc.
West Of Morris On Saratoga Road
Morris, IL 60450
Mailing Address:
U.S. Route 50 West Rr#1 Box 395, Clay City, IL 62824
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/16/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/10/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361957475 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 12/20/1999 | 01/07/2000 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and coworkers were breaking down drill rods being used in a boring operation. The rod tongs were still attached to the boring rods when the machine was prematurely activated. One of the tongs swung around and struck Employee #1 in the head, penetrating his hard hat. He sustained severe head injuries and was killed. Apparently, a miscommunication between the backhoe operator and the boring machine operator caused the premature activation of the machine.
Keywords: HEAD, DISMANTLING, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, STRUCK BY, TONGS, BORING MACHINE, COMMUNICATION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113459028 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Construction laborers |