Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1364312.015 - 109175 - Alt And Witzig Engineering Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
109175 - Alt And Witzig Engineering Incorporated
10495 Crosspoint Boulevard
Indianapolis, IN 46256
Mailing Address:
4105 West 99th Street, Carmel, IN 46032
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8711
NAICS: 541330/Engineering Services
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/08/2019
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1406020 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| Current Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| 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 | 22.8(1)(1)(SEC2) | 03/27/2019 | 04/30/2019 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/02/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 22.8(1)(1)(SEC2) | 03/27/2019 | 04/30/2019 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/02/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19100132 D02 | 03/27/2019 | 04/30/2019 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/02/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19100138 A | 03/27/2019 | 04/30/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/02/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 5. | 01004A | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 03/27/2019 | 04/30/2019 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 05/02/2019 | C - Contested | |
| 6. | 01004B | Serious | 19100212 A03 II | 03/27/2019 | 04/30/2019 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/02/2019 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 10:00 a.m. on December 3, 2018, Employee #1 was operating a Diedrich D50 Drill Serial #423 to gather soil samples from a potential future construction site. The auger was brought out of the soil and while wearing leather gloves, Employee #1 used their hands to clean soil from the auger while it was still operating. Employee #1's hand became entangled in the auger and was drawn into/around the auger and against the machine. Employee #2, an assistant and not an operator, hit the e-stop and called 911. Employee #1 was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Keywords: Auger, Caught In
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1364312.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |
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