Inspection Detail
Inspection: 114847742 - Key Construction Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Key Construction Inc
Post Rd & 131 Southbound
Rockford, MI 49341
Mailing Address:
370 W River Rd, Comstock Park, MI 49321
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/10/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/23/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360994149 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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 | 19260601 B09 | 06/16/1993 | 06/21/1993 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | L - State Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260601 B14 | 06/16/1993 | 06/21/1993 | $625 | $1,250 | $0 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 16, 1993, Employee #1, of Key Construction Inc., was operating a 10-yard asphalt dump truck on highway 131. The truck's hydraulic control levers had been altered, which caused the dump box to rise to a height in excess of 14 feet 5 inches. The box struck a viaduct and was torn from the frame, and the truck overturned onto the driver's side. Employee #1, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown out of the cab and pinned under the truck. He died. the employer received two serious citations.
Keywords: EJECTED, PINNED, WORK RULES, CONTROL LEVER, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, DUMP TRUCK, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 114847742 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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