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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308015692 - Tri-County Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Tri-County Construction, Inc.
State Hwy 233
Winfield, AL 35594
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 586, Guin, AL 35563
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/14/2004
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/12/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101272979 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 12/27/2004 | 01/14/2005 | $4,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
An employee had just finished loading a roller onto a lowboy trailer. He was securing the ramps, which had been modified by the employer. This modification added 398 pounds to the tip of the ramp. He was standing behind the ramp, pushing it forward, to give him room to place the side straps on to hold the ramp in place. The support for the hydraulic piston broke which caused the ramp to fall. The employee tried to run, but was struck on his back by the falling ramp. He died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: LOADING, LOADING RAMP, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, STRUCK BY, TRAILER, FALLING OBJECT, MECH MALFUNCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308015692 | Fatality | Other | Construction trades, n.e.c. |