Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1159277.015 - The Hardy Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
The Hardy Corporation
1600 Sterilite Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
Mailing Address:
350 Industrial Drive, Birmingham, AL 35211
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 12/05/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/15/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1107804 | ||
| Inspection | 1187997 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,471 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,471 |
| Current Penalty | $6,236 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,236 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 12/05/2016 | 02/15/2017 | $6,236 | $12,471 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
From approximately 12:00 p.m. till 5:00 p.m. on June 29, 2016, an emplooyee was exposed to high heat while working on a roof installing support framing for large industrial fans. Water was available on the roof but no shade. At approximately 4:30 p.m. the employee complained to coworkers of being dizzy. He was told to rest and the other workers completed the job. At approximately 5:00 p.m. his coworkers assisted the employee to the aerial lift & all returned to the ground. After signing out of work at 5:05 p.m., the employee was attempting to leave when he backed his vehicle into another vehicle. While reporting this to coworkers, he stated that he had gotten too hot and believed he had passed out. After further rest, the employee left the site at approximately 5:30 p.m. At approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 30, 2016, the employee became ill and an ambulance was called to his home. The employee was hospitalized and at approximately 4:50 a.m. he died. Cause of death was listed as coronary heart disease with several contributing health issues.
Keywords: Heart, Heart Attack, Heat, Heat Exhaustion, Roof
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1159277.015 | 47 | M | Fatality | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |
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