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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: 1513730.015 - Las Vegas Paving Corp
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Las Vegas Paving Corp
Viento Puntero Drive & Crimson Sage Avenue
Henderson, NV 89012
Mailing Address:
3401 North 5th Street, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/23/2021
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1513826 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,461 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,461 |
| Current Penalty | $7,461 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,461 |
| 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 | NEVADA REVISED STATUTES 618.375(1 | 07/15/2021 | 07/30/2021 | $7,461 | $7,461 | $0 | 08/16/2021 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:30 p.m. on February 5, 2021, an employee loosened the bolts on the center wedge of a moving jaw on a Jaw Crusher (Make: Pioneer, Model Number 4248, Serial Number 723871) to clear a jam. The moving Pitman arm/jaw released, struck, and pinned the employee's head to the frame of the equipment. The employee died on the way to the hospital due to blunt force trauma to the head.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Crusher, Frame, Head, Jammed, Jaw, Pinned, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1513730.015 | 42 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |