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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: 1687958.015 - 106328 - Meschke Construction Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
106328 - Meschke Construction Inc
1239 138th Lane Nw
Andover, MN 55304
Mailing Address:
21720 497th Lane, Mcgregor, MN 55760
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236118/Residential Remodelers
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/27/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection | 1692290 | Yes | |
| Accident | 2050475 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $125,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $125,000 |
| Current Penalty | $50,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $50,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19261053 B04 | 12/27/2023 | 01/08/2024 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19261053 B07 | 12/27/2023 | 01/08/2024 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | C - Contested | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19261060 A | 12/27/2023 | 01/22/2024 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 01004A | Serious | 19261053 B04 | 11/07/2024 | 11/18/2024 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | C - Contested | ||
| 5. | 01004B | Serious | 19261053 B07 | 11/07/2024 | 11/18/2024 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on July 6, 2023, an employee was utilizing the top portion of a separated extension ladder placed on a tarp to access the roof of a residential home located in Andover, Minnesota, when he fell resulting in a fatal head injury. There were no witnesses to the incident. Weather did not play a role in the incident.
Keywords: Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Head, Residential Construction, Roof
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1687958.015 | 51 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |