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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301709069 - J.A. Industrial And Lifting Equipment, Inc. .
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Carolina 0257230
Site Address:
J.A. Industrial And Lifting Equipment, Inc. .
Proy Astralis, Isla Verde Ave Los Gobernadores
Carolina, PR 00979
Mailing Address:
Po Box 19-4004, San Juan, PR 00919
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/15/2003
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/10/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102277621 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,875 |
| 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 | 19260602 C01 VI | 09/03/2003 | 09/08/2003 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 31, 2003, two contractors from J & A Industrial and Lifting Equipment, Incorporated, were operating a fork lift (trademark Gradall, Model Number 544D-10W/Foam Filled Tires, Serial Number 0355383, with a weight of 33,060 lbs.) to remove an empty metal bucket from the fifth floor to replace it in another area. During the process, the bucket leaned on its right side and ultimately fell on Employee #1 and Employee #2, who were not involved in the housekeeping operation but were crossing down a wood access ladder under the raised load, heading towards the office to speak with the project manager. Employee #1 died from wounds to his head and torso. Employee #2 was hospitalized with a broken right ankle and an injured arm and back. The investigation revealed that the metal bucket was not designed for use with fork lifts and did not have a stable load when handled by the fork lift. The operator did not handle this load in a safe manner. Finally, coworkers did not stop Employee #1 and Employee #2 from crossing down the wooden ladder under the raised load.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, BACK, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY, ARM, BUCKET ELEVATOR, ANKLE, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301709069 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers | ||
| 2 | 301709069 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Structural metal workers |