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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1176008.015 - Wirth Brothers Excavating, Llc.
Inspection Information - Office: Eau Claire Area Office
Site Address:
Wirth Brothers Excavating, Llc.
672 Railroad Ave
Chetek, WI 54728
Mailing Address:
109 Elliot Street N, Ridgeland, WI 54763
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/08/2016
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/05/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1133894 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1180155 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $15,212 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,212 |
| Current Penalty | $10,648 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,648 |
| 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 | 03/03/2017 | 04/21/2017 | $2,662 | $3,803 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260100 A | 03/03/2017 | 03/17/2017 | $2,662 | $3,803 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260854 B | 03/03/2017 | 03/17/2017 | $2,662 | $3,803 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260859 G | 03/03/2017 | 03/17/2017 | $2,662 | $3,803 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on September 8, 2016, a 65 year old male, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were removing debris from the ground outside a two story masonry block structure being demolished while a sub-contractor was operating a high reach excavator on the opposite side of the masonry block wall removing the roof of the structure. The operator of the high reach excavator was attempting to remove the final portion of the roof when the top ten feet of the masonry block wall fell outward striking Employee #1 and Employee #2. Employee #1 was killed immediately as a result of his injuries and Employee #2 was hospitalized for multiple fractures and severe head trauma.
Keywords: Demolition, Excavation, Excavator, Fracture, Head, Masonry Wall, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1176008.015 | 65 | M | Fatality | Equipment Operator: Heavy |