Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304713647 - Steward Machine Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Steward Machine Company, Inc.
6275 Horse Creek Boulevard
Cordova, AL 35550
Mailing Address:
Po Box 11008, Birmingham, AL 35202
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3443
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/11/2002
Emphasis: N:Amputate
Case Closed: 10/28/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101271641 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,250 |
| Current Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/13/2002 | 10/02/2002 | $1,000 | $2,450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 09/13/2002 | 10/08/2002 | $4,500 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 09/13/2002 | 10/18/2002 | $4,500 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 22, 2002, Employee #1 was standing on a bridge being assembled in a manufacturing plant. A crane was positioning a section of sidewalk when it struck the bridge, causing a bridge section to collapse. Employee #1 fell 25 feet to a concrete surface below, and was killed.
Keywords: COLLAPSE, SUSPENDED LOAD, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, BRIDGE, CRANE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304713647 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Precision grinders, fitters and tool sharpeners |
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