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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1507470.015 - 102333 - Precision Pipeline Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
102333 - Precision Pipeline Llc
700 Airport Road
Hill City, MN 55748
Mailing Address:
600 Brickell Ave, Ste 1600, Miami, FL 33131
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 237120/Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/05/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/15/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1708585 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| 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 | 19100178 L01 I | 05/17/2021 | 06/03/2021 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 05/25/2021 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On December 18, 2020, Employee #1, Coworker #1, and Coworker #2, employed by a pipeline construction company, were in the employer's construction yard. Employee #1 and Coworker #1 were standing alongside one another. Coworker #2 was operating a rough terrain forklift (telehandler) and picking up materials to be loaded. As Coworker #2 backed up his machine with a load of materials, he struck Employee #1, who was in the operator's blind spot. Employee #1 sustained blunt force crushing injuries and was killed.
Keywords: Backing Up, Construction, Construction vehicle, Crushed, Equipment Operator, Forklift, Material Handling, Pipeline, Run Over, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1507470.015 | 45 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |