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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: 1739334.015 - Phoenix Rigging & Erecting Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Phoenix Rigging & Erecting Llc
333 N New River Dr. East
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Mailing Address:
1855 Dickenson Drive, Mableton, GA 30126
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/04/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2148531 | ||
| Inspection | 1739736 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1774636 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1739742 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1739734 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $38,715 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,715 |
| Current Penalty | $38,715 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $38,715 |
| 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 | 19261413 A01 | 10/02/2024 | 10/29/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 10/19/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19261423 H02 | 10/02/2024 | 10/29/2024 | $16,131 | $16,131 | $0 | 10/19/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19261435 F02 | 10/02/2024 | 10/29/2024 | $11,292 | $11,292 | $0 | 10/19/2024 | C - Contested | |
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19261412 E03 I | 10/02/2024 | 10/29/2024 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/19/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 4:30 p.m. on April 4, 2024, an employee working for building contractor on a multifamily residential project was waiting to start the crane climbing process to the platform when a cable snapped. The employee died when he fell over 30 stories (320 feet) to the pavement below.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Broken Cable, Cable, Climbing, Construction, Construction vehicle, Corrosion, Crane, Crane Operator, Defect, Defective, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Falling Object, Inspection, Residential Construction, Rigging, Tower Crane, Wire Rope
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1739334.015 | 30 | M | Fatality |