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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1202448.015 - Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Sioux Falls Area Office
Site Address:
Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
47333 104th St.
Rosholt, SD 57260
Mailing Address:
5218 Candy Cove Trail Se, Prior Lake, MN 55372
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238290/Other Building Equipment Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/12/2017
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 06/29/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1172907 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $26,619 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,619 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,619 | $0 | $26,619 |
| 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 | Other | 19260020 B02 | 05/17/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $8,873 | $8,873 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Other | 19260501 B01 | 05/17/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $8,873 | $8,873 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Other | 19260503 A01 | 05/17/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Other | 19260502 D15 | 05/17/2017 | 06/30/2017 | $8,873 | $8,873 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:15 a.m. on January 11, 2017, Employee #1 was cutting a 10 in. cooling water line within a structure. As he worked, he needed to reposition himself. He released his lanyard and attempted to secure it on an additional anchorage, which was located on top of the cooling water line. Employee #1 failed to connect the lanyard and he fell approximately 30 ft, striking a lower level. Employee #1 suffered multiple injuries in the fall, including fractured wrists, ankle and back. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he received treatment and was hospitalized.
Keywords: Ankle, Back, Elevated Work Platform, Fall, Fall Protection, Fracture, Wrist
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1202448.015 | 24 | M | Hospitalized injury | Millwrights |