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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303775449 - Global Specialty Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Global Specialty Contractors, Inc.
Guide Tower Near 1034 Homestown Road
Hinesville, GA 31313
Mailing Address:
3220 Terminal Drive, Eagan, MN 55121
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 238210/Electrical Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/2004
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 05/17/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100902287 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $3,675 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,675 |
| 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 | 03/12/2004 | 03/24/2004 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 03/12/2004 | 04/26/2004 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19260404 F07 IVC | 03/12/2004 | 03/24/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Other | 19260405 G02 IV | 03/12/2004 | 03/24/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 6, 2003, Employee #1 was operating a hoist by foot which was attached to the back of a 4 by 4 truck. Employee #1 was using the rope to control the load when he got caught in the rope. A coworker on the ground operating the capstan hoist alone came to the rescue of Employee #1 first. The foreman and other coworkers heard him yell. Employee #1 suffered asphyxia and died.
Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, INSTALLING, ROPE, FOOT CONTROL, CAUGHT BY, HOIST
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303775449 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |