Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2453413 - Fluor Constructors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Frankfort, Ky 0419000
Site Address:
Fluor Constructors, Inc.
P.O. Box 30
Tva - Shawnee Steam Plant, KY 42002
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 30, Paducah, KY 42002
Union Status: Union
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/21/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360653216 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| Current Penalty | $1,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,600 |
| 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 | 19260451 L04 | 09/11/1986 | 09/14/1986 | $800 | $800 | $0 | 10/03/1986 | 2 - Appeals Court | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260554 A06 | 09/11/1986 | 09/14/1986 | $800 | $800 | $0 | 10/03/1986 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260750 B02 I | 09/11/1986 | 09/14/1986 | $800 | $800 | $0 | 10/03/1986 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
ON SEPTEMBER 2 1986 AT APPROXIMATELY 10:15 PM EMPLOYEE 1 WAS CHANGING OUT SOME BOLTS IN A STRUCTURAL STEEL DIAGONAL BRACE. EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING FROM A BOATSWAIN CHAIR SUSPENDED BY A CHAIN HOIST. THE EMPLOYEE WAS TIED OFF WITH A SAFETY BELT AND LANYARD TO AN UPPER BEAM. AFTER A MALFUNCTION IN AN IMPACT WRENCH THE EMPLOYEE RAISED HIMSELF UP TO AN ABOVE BEAM WHERE HE DISCONNECTED HIS SAFETY LANYARD AND BOATSWAIN CHAIR FOR PURPOSES OF EGRESSING TO THE ADJACENT CATWALK ABOUT 10 FEET AWAY. THE HORIZONTAL BEAM HE WAS ON WAS 16 INCHES WIDE AND 59 FEET HIGH ABOVE THE CONCRETE SLAB FLOOR. THE EMPLOYEE FELL FROM THE BEAM WHILE EGRESSING TO THE CATWALK AND DIED ONE HOUR LATER FROM MASSIVE INJURIES.
Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, BUILDING, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, STEEL ERECTION, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2453413 | Fatality | Concussion | Structural metal workers |
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