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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301574240 - Wearden Outdoor Signs
Inspection Information - Office: El Paso Area Office
Site Address:
Wearden Outdoor Signs
6110 Gateway East
El Paso, TX 79905
Mailing Address:
3701 Mattox St., El Paso, TX 79925
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/15/2002
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 07/18/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102143385 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Current Violations | 7 | 7 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $19,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,920 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,920 |
| 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 | 19260020 B02 | 03/13/2003 | 03/18/2003 | $560 | $2,800 | $0 | 04/17/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 03/13/2003 | 03/18/2003 | $560 | $2,800 | $0 | 04/17/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260453 A02 | 03/13/2003 | 03/18/2003 | $560 | $2,800 | $0 | 04/17/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260453 B02 I | 03/13/2003 | 03/18/2003 | $560 | $2,800 | $0 | 04/17/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260453 B02 V | 03/13/2003 | 03/18/2003 | $560 | $2,800 | $0 | 04/17/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260453 B02 IX | 03/13/2003 | 03/18/2003 | $560 | $2,800 | $0 | 04/17/2003 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260453 B03 | 03/13/2003 | 03/18/2003 | $560 | $2,800 | $0 | 04/17/2003 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On October 15, 2002, Employee #1 was using an aerial lift to install a sign that was approximately 20 to 30 feet above the ground. Employee #1 lost his balance and fell. He was not wearing any personal fall protection, nor was there any other form of fall prevention in place. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: GUARDRAIL, INSTALLING, WORK RULES, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ADVERTISING SIGN, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301574240 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |