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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 123782799 - James E. Smith Mechanical Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
James E. Smith Mechanical Inc.
Pft Building Wku
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Mailing Address:
4524 Bishop Lane, Louisville, KY 40218
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/05/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/15/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361999675 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | 338003101 A | 01/10/1995 | 01/17/1995 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | 01/18/1995 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
On September 19, 1994, employees were installing a 7,000 pound heat exchange unit. The unit became unbalanced, swung out of control, and fell onto Employee #1, crushing him against the wall. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: INSTALLING, WALL, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, HEAT EXCHANGER, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123782799 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors; plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters |