Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304631898 - Gerald Keith Phelps Construction Company
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Gerald Keith Phelps Construction Company
93 Bradford Drive, N.E.
Eatonton, GA 31024
Mailing Address:
397 Highway 83, Good Hope, GA 30641
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/14/2002
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Rescon, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 10/25/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101281665 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260501 B13 | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 09/17/2002 | 10/11/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 29, 2002, Employee #1 was kneeling on a 2-in. by 4-in. beam, taking measurements prior to installing a ceiling joist. When Employee #1 stood up, a coworker saw his eyes roll back and then collapse. Employee #1 fell approximately 10 ft from the beam to the ground, striking his head as he landed. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: HEAD, UNCONSCIOUSNESS, INSTALLING, CONSTRUCTION, HEAT STROKE, FALL, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304631898 | Fatality | Dislocation | Occupation not reported |
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