Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303869150 - Commercial Service, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Madison Area Office
Site Address:
Commercial Service, Inc.
432 Liguori Road (Oaklawn Academy)
Edgerton, WI 53534
Mailing Address:
1874 Sumac Lane, Mosinee, WI 54455
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Complaint
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/19/2002
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction
Case Closed: 11/05/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100800473 | ||
| Complaint | 203624127 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 |
| Current Penalty | $1,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,650 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260403 B02 | 09/23/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $525 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260404 B01 I | 09/23/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260404 F06 | 09/23/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002A | Serious | 19260501 B04 I | 09/23/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01002B | Serious | 19260501 B04 III | 09/23/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01003 | Serious | 19261053 A19 | 09/23/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $375 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02001 | Other | 19260251 D06 | 09/23/2002 | 09/27/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 24, 2002, Employee #1 and two coworkers were doing abrasive blasting inside a water tower. Employee #1 was inside the riser at the base of the water tower, while the coworkers were on ladders inside the tank located at the top of the water tower. A wire rope that was holding a water level indicator in a suspended position broke. The indicator fell to the bottom of the tank, striking Employee #1 on the head. He was killed.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, WATER TOWER, WIRE ROPE, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303869150 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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