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Inspection: 1278968.015 - Ballard Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham
Site Address:
Ballard Contractors, Inc.
12268 Lavender Road
Moundville, AL 35474
Mailing Address:
12268 Lavender Road, Moundville, AL 35474
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/21/2017
Emphasis:
Close Case:05/15/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1284493 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,054 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,054 |
| Current Penalty | $6,338 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,338 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100147 C01 | 03/22/2018 | 04/17/2018 | $6,338 | $9,054 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 6:00 p.m. on November 9, 2017, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by a con struction company, were working at the employer's location. Coworker #1 was doi ng maintenance work on a company pump truck and replacing the seals of a piston, and Employee #1 was assisting. As Employee #1 held the piston cup with both ha nds, the hydraulic cylinder engaged, and Employee #1's fingers were caught betwe en the piston cup and the sleeve cylinder. Three fingers from each hand were am putated. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for the amputation of six fingers.
Keywords:amputation, caught between, construction, construction vehicle, finger, hydraulic cylinder, maintenance, piston, truck
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1278968.015 | Hospitalized injury | Equipment Operator: Skidsteer/Bobcat |