Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18569301 - Wheeler Construction Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Wheeler Construction Company, Inc.
500 East Main Street
Forest City, NC 28043
Mailing Address:
171 Stoney Knob Road, Weaverville, NC 28787
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/14/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/09/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360262216 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $210 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $210 |
| Current Penalty | $210 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $210 |
| 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 | 95012901 | 07/21/1988 | 07/27/1988 | $210 | $210 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, age 35, attempted to remove a 12 in. diameter cap from a water main pipe. He was struck by the cap and compressed air and sustained severe internal injuries and broken bones below the waist.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, COMPRESSED AIR, CONSTRUCTION, PIPE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18569301 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |
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