Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304796543 - Rafoth Sheet Metal, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Rafoth Sheet Metal, Inc.
John Deere Plant
Waterloo, IA 50703
Mailing Address:
1766 Central Avenue, Dubuque, IA 52001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/09/2002
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Fatality/Catastrophe
Case Closed: 04/19/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361879356 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | ||
| Current Violations | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $21,000 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $26,750 |
| 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 | Other | 19100178 L | 10/22/2002 | 12/10/2002 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/12/2002 | R - Review Commission | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260501 B03 | 10/22/2002 | 10/25/2002 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 11/12/2002 | R - Review Commission | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260501 B10 | 10/25/2002 | 10/30/2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/12/2002 | R - Review Commission | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260502 F01 | 10/22/2002 | 10/25/2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/12/2002 | R - Review Commission | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260502 H01 III | 10/22/2002 | 10/25/2002 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/12/2002 | R - Review Commission | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260502 H02 | 10/22/2002 | 10/25/2002 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 11/12/2002 | R - Review Commission | |
| 7. | 02001 | Willful | 19260502 A02 | 10/22/2002 | 10/25/2002 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $0 | 11/12/2002 | R - Review Commission | |
| 8. | 03001 | Other | 19260602 C01 VI | 10/22/2002 | 12/10/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/12/2002 | R - Review Commission |
Investigation Summary
On August 28, 2002, Employee #1 was using a garden tractor to move roofing materials on a roof. He was backing up the cart when it went off the edge of the roof, and he fell to the ground. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: ROOF, PERIMETER GUARDING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, TRACTOR, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304796543 | Fatality | Other | Construction laborers |
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