Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305983702 - Tudahl Drywall Contractors
Inspection Information - Office: Billings Area Office
Site Address:
Tudahl Drywall Contractors
5705 Grant Creek Road
Missoula, MT 59801
Mailing Address:
5165 Hwy 93 South, Missoula, MT 59801
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 238310/Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/2004
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 04/28/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361851314 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 14 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Current Violations | 14 | 2 | 16 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,350 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $20,850 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | 19260451 B01 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 B02 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260451 C02 I | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260451 C02 IV | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260451 F03 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260454 A | 11/16/2004 | 11/26/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260451 F14 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19260451 G01 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19260452 C02 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 01010 | Serious | 19260452 W02 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 11. | 01011 | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 12. | 01012 | Serious | 19261051 A03 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 13. | 01013 | Serious | 19261052 C01 I | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 14. | 01014 | Serious | 19261052 C01 II | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $300 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 15. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $800 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 16. | 02002 | Other | 19260451 C02 | 11/16/2004 | 11/17/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 18, 2004, Employee #1 was working on the second floor of the commercial building installing drywall on the ceiling from a scaffold. He and two coworkers decided to take a break. They entered an elevator shaft to travel down from the work site. Employee #1 lost his balance and fell 31 ft through the unguarded elevator shaft opening. The employee died from blunt force trauma due to the fall.
Keywords: UNGUARDED FL OPENING, FALL, ELEVATOR, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305983702 | Fatality | Other | Drywall installers |
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