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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 14896765 - Elevated Tank Service Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Elevated Tank Service Inc
City Water Tower Center St
New Ulm, MN 56073
Mailing Address:
Po Box 104, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/20/1984
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/1984
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360590384 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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 | Willful | 19260451 I04 | 10/02/1984 | 10/05/1984 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19260451 L01 | 10/02/1984 | 10/05/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS SPRAY PAINTING A WATER TOWER FROM A BOATSWAINS CHAIR AT APPROXIMATELY 116 FT ABOVE THE GROUND. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS NOT WEARING A LIFE LINE AND BELT NOR WAS THE ATTACHMENT HOOK SECURELY FASTENED TO THE STRUCTURE. THE ATTACHMENT HOOK HAD BEEN PLACED ON THE TOP RIDGE OF THE CLIMBING CAGE (WHICH IS NOT A COMPLETE CIRCLE). THE HOOK WORKED IT'S WAY OVER THE EDGE AS THE EMPLOYEE WAS PAINTING AND CAME OFF, RESULTING IN THE EMPLOYEE FALLING TO HIS DEATH. IN THE POLICE REPORT THE EMPLOYER STATED THAT THEY HAD SAFETY ROPES IN THE TRUCK, BUT IT WAS LEFT UP TO THE EMPLOYEES TO DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO USE THEM. ROPES WERE NOT BEING USED AT THE TIME OF THIS ACCIDENT.
Keywords: ATTACHMENT HOOK, BOSUN CHAIR, WATER TOWER, LIFELINE, SAFETY BELT, SPRAY PAINTING, FALL, PAINTER, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14896765 | Fatality | Fracture | Painters, construction and maintenance |