Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1788095.015 - Tony'S Heavy Work Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Ponce 0257250
Site Address:
Tony'S Heavy Work Inc.
Bo Percha Sector Zapato
Orocovis, PR 00720
Mailing Address:
Hc02 Box 8292, Orocovis, PR 00720
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 331313
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/26/2025
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/04/2025
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 2233508 | ||
Inspection | 1788391 | Yes | |
Inspection | 1788396 | Yes |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 6 | |||
Initial Penalty | $8,575 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $11,075 |
Current Penalty | $5,145 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $6,645 |
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 | 6 A | 03/17/2025 | 04/10/2025 | $1,050 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
2. | 01002 | Serious | 6 A | 03/17/2025 | 04/10/2025 | $1,050 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100266 D06 III | 03/17/2025 | 03/21/2025 | $1,050 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100266 E02 X | 03/17/2025 | 03/21/2025 | $945 | $1,575 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
5. | 01005A | Serious | 19100266 I01 | 03/17/2025 | 04/10/2025 | $1,050 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
6. | 01005B | Serious | 19100266 I07 I | 03/17/2025 | 04/10/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
7. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 03/17/2025 | 03/21/2025 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 a.m. on November 4, 2024, an employee working as a laborer for an aluminum processor was cutting the branches of a tree with a chainsaw. The vines had not been removed before starting the cuts. Vines fell onto the employee's face, and while trying to remove them with the chainsaw, he cut the sling that was being used to secure the platform where he was working. The employee fell and was struck by the falling basket. The employee died from multiple trauma including fractures, lacerations, and cuts.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Bucket , Chain Saw, Crane, Cut, Cutting, Elevated, Elevated Work Plat, Elevated Work Platform, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Fracture, Hand Tool, Hoist, Hoisting Mechanism, Hoistline, Laborer, Laceration, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Struck By, Tree, Tree Care, Tree Trimming, Vegetation, Work Surface
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1788095.015 | 64 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |