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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304117591 - Western Steel Buildings
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Western Steel Buildings
3 Miles West On Hwy 54, 1 1/4 Mile N
Littlefield, TX 79339
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 848, Littlefield, TX 79339
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/12/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/06/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100811348 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Current Penalty | $2,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,400 |
| 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 | 06/06/2002 | 06/11/2002 | $1,400 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19100303 C | 06/06/2002 | 06/11/2002 | $1,000 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19100305 B01 | 06/06/2002 | 06/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002C | Serious | 19100305 B02 | 06/06/2002 | 06/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 11, 2002, one of five lifting, hoisting cables came unfastened at one end of a bifold door, apparently because the saddle clamps had been installed improperly. One cable, immediately adjacent to the loosened cable was missing entirely, and the door began moving downward on the right side. The tilting caused the door roller to come out of its track. The lower portion of the door then struck Employee #1. He was taken to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Keywords: STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FALLING OBJECT, DOOR, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304117591 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |