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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: 1783161.015 - Wadel Stabilization, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha General Industry Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Wadel Stabilization, Inc.
15225 Day Rd
Dundee, MI 48131
Mailing Address:
2500 North Oceana Drive, Hart, MI 49420
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/21/2025
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2225421 | ||
| Inspection | 1783334 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 408.1011(A) | 01/23/2025 | 02/26/2025 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 03/07/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on October 21, 2024, Employee #1 was removing latches from the lid of a semi-trailer while standing on top of it, using a SafeRack gangway with a guard rail system. The employee was pulled by the gangway and guard rail system and fell approximately 13 feet 6 inches to the ground. Employee #1 sustained fatal injuries.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Flatbed Trailer, Guard, Guardrail, Semi Tractor Trailer, Trailer, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1783161.015 | 61 | M | Fatality | Truck drivers, heavy |