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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: 1786413.015 - Lee Kesler Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Roanoke (Regional Office) -Safety 0355118
Site Address:
Lee Kesler Construction, Inc.
407 Barger Street
Blacksburg, VA 24060
Mailing Address:
Po Box 12725 P.O. Box12725, Roanoke, VA 24028
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/06/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall, S:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2230631 | ||
| Inspection | 1786415 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $21,240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,240 |
| Current Penalty | $21,240 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,240 |
| 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 | 19260501 B01 | 05/02/2025 | $15,875 | $15,875 | $0 | 05/16/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260502 D16 III | 05/02/2025 | $5,365 | $5,365 | $0 | 05/16/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040040 A | 05/02/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/16/2025 | C - Contested | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19260850 A | 05/02/2025 | 05/29/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/16/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:54 a.m. on November 6, 2024, three employees were working on the roof of a metal wind tunnel about 23 feet above the ground and 19 feet above the tunnel floor, using a welder and a Genie Z80/60 aerial lift to remove sections. While cutting a hinge, it sheared and dropped two employees (Employee #1 and Employee #2) into the tunnel below. Employee #1 fell through an opening at the bottom of the tunnel and was struck by a falling section of metal, resulting in fatal cardiac arrest and/or massive internal trauma. Employee #2 fell but was restrained by a harness and lanyard, sustaining injuries to the left hip, left shoulder, and skin. Employee #2 was hospitalized for treatment.
Keywords: Aerial Lift, Cardiac Arrest, Cutting, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Floor, Ground, Harness, Hip, Internal , Internal Injuries, Lift, Metal, Roof, Shoulder, Skin
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1786413.015 | 23 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | ||
| 2 | 1786413.015 | 60 | M | Fatality |