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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: 1501522.015 - Cedar Creek Timber Frames
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Site Address:
Cedar Creek Timber Frames
2257 Goshen Tpk
Middletown, NY 10941
Mailing Address:
1006 Margaret Street, Matamoras, PA 18336
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/09/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1684162 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,288 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,288 |
| Current Penalty | $12,288 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,288 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 05/06/2021 | 05/18/2021 | $4,096 | $4,096 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260100 A | 05/06/2021 | 05/12/2021 | $4,096 | $4,096 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260602 C01 VI | 05/06/2021 | 05/12/2021 | $4,096 | $4,096 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19260251 A02 III | 05/06/2021 | 05/12/2021 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/17/2021 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
At 11:07 a.m. on November 7, 2020, Employee #1 and a coworker, employed by a framing construction company, were working at the construction project for a new one-story commercial building. Employee #1 was rigging/securing a large wooden truss to a forklift operated by the coworker. As the forklift began to lift the truss, the truss toppled over and struck Employee #1. Employee #1 sustained blunt force traumatic crushing injuries to his upper body and head and was killed.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Blunt force trauma, Carpenter, Construction, Crushed, Falling Object, Forklift, Framing, Head, Rigging, Struck By, Torso, Truss, Unsecured, Wood Erection
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1501522.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Carpenters |