Inspection Detail

Inspection: 306702168 - Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co., Elevated Division, Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Kansas City Area Office

Inspection Nr: 306702168

Report ID: 0728500

Date Opened: 11/22/2003

Site Address:
Pittsburg Tank & Tower Co., Elevated Division, Inc
I-229 And Route K
St. Joseph, MO 64506

Mailing Address:
Po Box 1349, Henderson, KY 42429

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1799

NAICS: 238190/ Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/02/2004

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 03/22/2004

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100002120

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	3					3
Current Violations	2					2
Initial Penalty	$2,625	$0	$0	$0	$0	$2,625
Current Penalty	$1,750	$0	$0	$0	$0	$1,750
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event	Note
1.	01001	Serious	19260502 B02	03/02/2004	03/19/2004	$875	$875	$0	I - Informal Settlement
2.	01002	Serious	19260502 D21	03/02/2004	03/19/2004	$875	$875	$0	I - Informal Settlement
3.	01003	Serious	19261053 A19	03/02/2004	04/02/2004	$0	$875	$0	I - Informal Settlement	Citation has been deleted.

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200001758

Event: 11/22/2003

Fall From Water Tower Kills Employee

Employee #1 was painting the top portion of an elevated water tank tower. Employee #1 was wearing a harness and lanyard but was not tied off when he fell approximately 120 ft to the ground. Employee #1 was killed.

Keywords: WATER TOWER, CONSTRUCTION, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, PAINTER, TIE-OFF, UNGUARDED

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306702168			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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