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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: 1690736.015 - Hvx Equipment, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Tarrytown Area Office
Site Address:
Hvx Equipment, Llc
1 Lindbergh Rd
Stony Point, NY 10980
Mailing Address:
1398 State Route 29 Hwy, Hunlock Creek, PA 18621
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 08/14/2023
Emphasis: N:Heatnep
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2067708 | ||
| Inspection | 1691801 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,067 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,067 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,304 | $0 | $2,304 |
| 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 | Other | 19260050 A | 02/09/2024 | 03/28/2024 | $2,304 | $8,067 | $0 | 02/28/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 3:30 p.m. on August 12, 2023, an employee was using a hammer to tap corrugated hosing to unclog it at a power plant construction site when he began showing signs of a heat-related illness. The employee was transported to nearby hospital, where he died due to hyperthermia. The employee was known to have pre-existing cardiovascular disease.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Clearing, Clogged, Construction, Exertion, Hammer , Heart, Heart Attack, Heat, Heat index, Heat-related illness , Hose, Power Plant, Preexisting Condition
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1690736.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |