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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300386877 - Alpha Steel Erectors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Alpha Steel Erectors, Inc.
200 Lowes Drive
North Versailles, PA 15137
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 39, R.D. #1, Worthington, PA 16262
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/16/1999
Emphasis: L:Strsteel
Case Closed: 06/20/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361835143 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $70,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $79,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,500 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 11/18/1999 | 11/23/1999 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | 12/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B04 | 11/18/1999 | 11/23/1999 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | 12/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260751 A | 11/18/1999 | 11/22/1999 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | 12/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Willful | 19260105 A | 11/18/1999 | 11/23/1999 | $35,000 | $70,000 | $0 | 12/02/1999 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were setting steel roof trusses and connecting the bridging while another coworker was in an aerial lift. When Employee #1 and his coworker finished their work, they climbed on top of the truss and began to walk along the truss flange. The aerial lift was being lowered when it struck the truss and caused it to vibrate. Both men lost their balance and fell, grabbing onto the truss. Employee #1 lost his grip and fell approximately 38 ft; he was killed. The coworker was able to hold on until he was rescued.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, IRON WORKER, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, VIBRATIONS, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, WALKING ON BEAM, AERIAL LIFT, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300386877 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |