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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: 1486301.015 - Nichols Contracting Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
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 shaft 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 of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1486301.015 | 26 | M | Fatality | Elevator installers and repairers |