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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: 1708278.015 - Nucor Steel Louisiana., Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Nucor Steel Louisiana., Llc
9101 Hwy. 3125
Convent, LA 70723
Mailing Address:
9101 Hwy. 3125, Convent, LA 70723
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331110
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/04/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2099592 | ||
| Inspection | 1708526 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1728638 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $16,131 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,131 |
| Current Penalty | $16,131 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $16,131 |
| 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 | 19100184 C09 | 05/02/2024 | 05/21/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 05/24/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 5:45 p.m. on November 3, 2023, an employee was tasked with performing liaison work between a contractor performing demolition work and the company. While watching the work, a piece of the chute being worked on slipped and fell on the employee. The employee sustained multiple blunt force injuries and was killed.
Keywords: Blunt force trauma, Chute, Demolition, Falling Object, Slip, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1708278.015 | 52 | M | Fatality | Management related occupations, n.e.c. |