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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303882047 - Kermit Meyer Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Kermit Meyer Construction
12858 Malay Road
Caledonia, MN 55921
Mailing Address:
13593 County Road 17, Caledonia, MN 55921
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/2002
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/14/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360315428 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 19260703 E01 | 10/07/2002 | 10/10/2002 | $2,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 10/16/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260703 E01 II | 10/07/2002 | 10/10/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 28, 2002, Employee #1 was working within 6 ft of the base of a concrete wall preparing the area for the pour of a pad in front of the wall. The wall had been poured on May 24, 2002, and the formwork was removed on May 24, 2002. Backfilling of the wall took place on May 27, 2002, with dredged sand. At approximately 7:30 a.m. on May 28, 2002, a garden hose was used to soak and consolidate the backfill. At approximately 8:18 a.m. the poured in place concrete wall collapsed onto Employee #1 crushing him. At the time of the wall collapse no bracing was in place. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: WALL, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, BRACING, FALLING OBJECT, CONCRETE, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303882047 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |