Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306471178 - Pointer Smith Contracting Corporation
Inspection Information - Office: Mobile Area Office
Site Address:
Pointer Smith Contracting Corporation
Bridge Mount Post 47.6
Myrtlewood, AL 36763
Mailing Address:
221 Irene Rd., Zachary, LA 70791
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1622
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/2003
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 12/31/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100451962 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| Current Penalty | $4,410 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,410 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 11/18/2003 | 11/24/2003 | $3,430 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260251 B01 | 11/18/2003 | 12/01/2003 | $980 | $1,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 22, 2003, Employee #1 and two coworkers were holding a temporary bent weighing approximately 2,000 pounds that was being placed under a railroad bridge undergoing maintenance. When the unsecured bent twisted and fell, the coworkers ran, but Employee #1 attempted to hold the falling bent. It struck him on the chest and pinned him to the ground, killing him.
Keywords: CHEST, MAINTENANCE, PINNED, STRUCK BY, BRIDGE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306471178 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |
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