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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307584482 - Framecon Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Framecon Incorporated
Via Ravello St. Lot 9 (Lake Las Vegas)
Henderson, NV 89015
Mailing Address:
3638 North Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/14/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 07/02/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101043057 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| 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 | 05/19/2004 | 05/24/2004 | $3,500 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 23, 2004, Employees #1, #2 and #3 and six coworkers were attempting to lift a 12-ft high by 56-ft long framed wall onto the exterior plate-line anchor bolts of a residential house. The wall was constructed of 2-in. by 6-in. Douglas fir studs, top and bottom plates, with one door opening having a header 10-ft long by 6-in. wide by 12-in high, one standard, 4.0 by 5.0 window opening, and three 2-ft by 2-ft bay windows with 6-in. by 6-in. headers in each window. Employees #1, #2, and #3 and six coworkers had the wall raised to approximately head level. At this point, due to the weight of the wall and its improper alignment with the anchor bolts, the decision was made by the job foreman, to lower and reposition the wall rather than to raise it to a standing position. The weight of the wood framed wall was estimated at approximately 1,700 lbs. Due to the weight of the framed wall and the decision to reposition it, they proceeded to lower or 'walk it down' in a concerted effort. As the wall was being lowered, it slipped and jerked forward, causing the two coworkers to the right or East end of the wall to completely release their grip on the wall. This release caused a 'domino effect' with respect to the weight of the wall. Ultimately, all employees and coworkers released their hold and the wall subsequently struck Employees #1, #2, and #3. Employee #1 was killed. His head was pinned between the wall and cement slab. Employee #2, who also was pinned underneath the wall, injured his back. Employee #3 was struck by the falling wall injured his right ankle. Employee #2 remained in the hospital over night for observations, and Employee #3 was released the same day.
Keywords: WALL, PINNED, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307584482 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |