Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1176997.015 - Pitcock Supply, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Pitcock Supply, Inc.
4805fm 809
Dawn, TX 79025
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 54017, Lubbock, TX 79404
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 423820/Farm and Garden Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers
Inspection Type: Prog Related
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/12/2016
Emphasis: P:Grain, L:Grain
Case Closed: 04/27/2018
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 1135857 | Yes | |
Inspection | 1176640 | Yes |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $20,280 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $20,280 |
Current Penalty | $10,140 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,140 |
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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260251 A01 | 03/09/2017 | 04/12/2017 | $5,070 | $5,070 | $0 | 04/05/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
2. | 01001B | Serious | 5A0001 | 03/09/2017 | 04/12/2017 | $0 | $5,070 | $0 | 04/05/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
3. | 01002A | Serious | 19260251 A06 | 03/09/2017 | 04/12/2017 | $0 | $5,070 | $0 | 04/05/2017 | F - Formal Settlement | |
4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260251 E08 III | 03/09/2017 | 04/12/2017 | $5,070 | $5,070 | $0 | 04/05/2017 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:00 a.m. on September 9, 2016, an employee was operating an impact wrench to tighten nuts and bolts on equipment used for grain handling. The grain handling equipment was raised above ground and held by a nylon strap attached to a telehandler. The strap broke and equipment fell. The employee was struck and killed by falling equipment.
Keywords: Falling Object, Grain Elevator, Struck By
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1176997.015 | 20 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |