Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127054930 - Austin Co
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Austin Co
7000 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49001
Mailing Address:
Box 2618, Kalamazoo, MI 49003
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/21/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 11/26/2001
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| Current Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 | 4084083201 | 07/31/2001 | 08/04/2001 | $300 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4084083603 | 07/31/2001 | 08/04/2001 | $300 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Iron workers were chain-falling a beam into position when the open hook on the chain failed. The beam dropped and struck Employee #1 who was treated for his injuries but not hospitalized.
Keywords: STEEL BEAM, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, SPRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127054930 | Non Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Construction laborers |
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