Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1168031.015 - Utility Partners, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Utility Partners, Llc
782 Town Creek Road
Forsyth, GA 31029
Mailing Address:
2210 Justin Trail, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/08/2016
Emphasis: N:Amputate, N:Trench
Case Closed: 03/01/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1121448 |
| 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 | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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 | 01/13/2017 | 01/26/2017 | $10,000 | $12,471 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:00 a.m. on August 5, 2016, Employee #1 was using a pipe cutting saw to cut a section of 8 inch cast iron pipe. As he was cutting the pipe dropped a fraction of an inch causing the saw to bind and kick back. He attempted to control the saw and somehow cut his neck severing his carotid artery and esophagus. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: Kick Back, Pipe, Saw
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1168031.015 | 52 | M | Fatality | Water and sewage treatment plant operators |
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