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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1214298.015 - Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc.
1070 County Road 55
Bishop, TX 78343
Mailing Address:
11101 W 120th Avenue Suite 400, Broomfield, CO 80021
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237130/Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/01/2017
Emphasis: L:Crane
Case Closed: 08/10/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1185749 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,350 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,350 | $0 | $25,350 |
| 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 | 19260251 A04 | 07/13/2017 | $12,675 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19261417 W | 07/13/2017 | 07/25/2017 | $12,675 | $12,675 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on February 23, 2017, an employee was holding a tag line for the 12,690 pound wire reel that was being lifted by a crane. During lifting, wire reel fell from the spreader bar and struck the employee below his waist. He sustained a compound fracture to his left lower leg, a crushed right ankle, and multiple lacerations.
Keywords: Crane, Crushing, Falling Object, Hoist, Material Handling, Rigging, Struck By, Suspended Load
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1214298.015 | 25 | M | Hospitalized injury | Electricians' apprentices |