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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308266956 - Farr Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Farr Construction, Inc.
175 Fmi Lane
Sylacauga, AL 35150
Mailing Address:
P.O Box 2040, Sylacauga, AL 35150
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3441
NAICS: 332312/Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/2005
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 06/24/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101273175 |
| 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 | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 19100178 O01 | 05/10/2005 | 05/16/2005 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On January 14, 2005, Employee #1 was moving a 40-ft length of 6-in. pipe, balanced on the forks of a forklift truck. The 750-pound load was not secured and Employee #1 was assisting the forklift operator in manipulating the pipe at different angles to pass around obstacles and through the 20-ft-wide door of a fabrication shop. The pipe section rolled off the forks, striking Employee #1 and knocking him to the concrete floor. His head struck the floor and he was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, PIPE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, CONCRETE, DOOR, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308266956 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |