Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18143206 - Southern Coatings Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Providence Area Office
Site Address:
Southern Coatings Inc
Newport Bridge
Newport, RI 02840
Mailing Address:
9850 Gallops Creek Road, Wilmer, AL 36587
Union Status: Union
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/05/1991
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/04/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360389712 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 | $0 | $4,375 |
| 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 | Other | 19260106 D | 06/19/1991 | 06/22/1991 | $938 | $2,125 | $0 | 07/17/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 P09 | 06/19/1991 | 06/22/1991 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $0 | 07/17/1991 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19260500 D02 | 06/19/1991 | 06/26/1991 | $938 | $2,125 | $0 | 07/17/1991 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:45 p.m. on May 10, 1991, Employee #1 was working on a needle beam scaffold that was hung underneath the Newport Bridge. Employees were wearing safety belts but there were areas where they would have to unhook their belts and then rehook them. There were also openings in the scaffold platform where they didn't need to do work. At quitting time, Employee #1 unhooked his belt and started to walk toward the catwalk to leave. He lost his balance and fell 150 ft through a 10 ft by 10 ft opening into the water. He was not able to be rescued, and drowned.
Keywords: BRIDGE, LOST BALANCE, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, DROWN, SCAFFOLD, WATER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18143206 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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