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Inspection: 1585101.015 - Benito Benitez
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge
Site Address:
Benito Benitez
3300 Wall Blvd
Gretna, LA 70056
Mailing Address:
537 Sunburst Dr., Dallas, TX 75217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2022
Emphasis: L:Constr6
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1877771 | ||
| Inspection | 1585146 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1590213 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,351 | $0 | $0 | $3,108 | $0 | $7,459 |
| Current Penalty | $3,045 | $0 | $0 | $2,155 | $0 | $5,200 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260602 C01 | 08/24/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $3,045 | $4,351 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260602 D | 08/24/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 08/24/2022 | 09/08/2022 | $2,155 | $3,108 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:55 a.m. on March 15, 2022, Employee #1 was tasked with moving a pallet of roofing shingles with a telescopic forklift to the top of a two-story building. While trying to maneuver the pallet between two overhead powerlines, the forklift made contact with one of the lines. The employee proceeded to jump from the cab and reached back in to grab the forklift key to turn the vehicle off, electrocuting him. The employee was killed.
Keywords:electrocuted, forklift, pallet, power lines, roof
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1585101.015 | Fatality | Construction laborers |