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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2568475 - A J Wenzl Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
A J Wenzl Inc
3901 W Linda Vista Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85741
Mailing Address:
2403 W Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/23/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360578686 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 10/24/1985 | 11/25/1985 | $750 | $1,000 | $0 | 11/13/1985 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260500 B01 | 10/24/1985 | 10/27/1985 | $750 | $1,000 | $0 | 11/13/1985 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE FELL THROUGH A 2FT.X4FT. FLOOR HOLE WHEN HE STEPPED ON AN UNSECURED DECKING PANEL HE HAD DISPLACED ON THE WAY OVER TO ANOTHER AREA. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ON THE ROOF OF A BUILDING HELPING 2 OTHER IRONWORKERS INSTALL METAL ROOF DECKING. HE WAS TOLD TO BRING SOME DECK SHEETS FROM A SCRAP PILE ON THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE ROOF. ON THE WAY TO THE SCRAP PILE HE PUSHED UP A DECK SHEET THAT WAS COVERING A 4 FOOT BY 2 FOOT FLOOR OPENING. WHEN HE PICKED UP THE DECK SHEET, IT BLOCKED HIS VIEW AND HE STEPPED INTO THE OPENING. HE FELL 33 FEET TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR BELOW. HE WAS TRANSPORTED TO NORTHWEST HOSPITAL WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD ON ARRIVAL FROM INTERNAL INJURIES AND SPINE DAMAGE. THE COVERING ON THE OPENING WAS NOT SECURED OR MARKED. THE EMPLOYEES WERE NOT PROPERLY INSTRUCTED IN AVOIDING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THEIR WORK ENVIRONMENT.
Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, ROOF, BUILDING, IRON WORKER, CONSTRUCTION, STEEL ERECTION, METAL DECKING, FALL, FLOOR OPENING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2568475 | Fatality | Other | Structural metal workers |