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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300215985 - Union Tank Erection, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Peoria Area Office
Site Address:
Union Tank Erection, Inc.
1989 Old Naples Rd.
Meredosia, IL 62665
Mailing Address:
8803 Hyw. 161 South, Scott, AK 72142
Union Status: Union
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/07/1997
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 07/17/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361799323 | ||
| Complaint | 200267847 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,875 |
| Current Penalty | $4,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,125 |
| 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 | 19260403 B02 | 06/25/1997 | 06/30/1997 | $375 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260404 B01 I | 06/24/1997 | 06/30/1997 | $375 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260451 D10 | 06/24/1997 | 06/30/1997 | $375 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260451 G01 II | 06/24/1997 | 06/30/1997 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260451 G03 IV | 06/24/1997 | 06/30/1997 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 19260454 A | 06/24/1997 | 06/30/1997 | $0 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 19260454 B | 06/24/1997 | 06/30/1997 | $0 | $375 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was painting a water tower. He was tied off with a personal fall arrest system to a vent cap at the top of the tower. He had disconnected his lanyard from the rope grab to reposition himself when he and slipped off the edge of the tower. He fell 128 ft to the ground and was killed.
Keywords: WATER TOWER, WORK RULES, SLIP, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, PAINTER, TOWER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300215985 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |