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Inspection: 1486301.015 - Nichols Contracting Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa
Site Address:
Nichols Contracting Inc.
17755 U.S. 19 N. Colonial Center Bayside
Clearwater, FL 33764
Mailing Address:
9250 Belvedere Road Suite D-111, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/31/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1635884 | ||
| Inspection | 1490934 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $34,719 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,719 |
| Current Penalty | $34,719 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,719 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 01/29/2021 | 02/25/2021 | $13,653 | $13,653 | $0 | 02/22/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 01/29/2021 | 02/25/2021 | $12,288 | $12,288 | $0 | 02/22/2021 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19261203 A | 01/29/2021 | 03/18/2021 | $8,778 | $8,778 | $0 | 02/22/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 2:15 p.m. on July 31, 2020, an employee and coworker were in an elevator shaf t replacing lights. At some point, the elevator descended on top of the employee while still working in the shaft. The elevator crushed and killed the employee as it pinned the employee down.
Keywords:asphyxiated, crushed, elevator, elevator shaft, falling object, installing, lighting, lockout/tagout, pinned, warning sign
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1486301.015 | Fatality | Elevator installers and repairers |