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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308400746 - Ridgdill & Son Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Ridgdill & Son Inc.
Royal Palm Avenue
Clewiston, FL 33440
Mailing Address:
1785 Ridgdill Road, Clewiston, FL 33440
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: 04/14/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/02/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100677244 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $7,350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,350 |
| 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 | 04/14/2005 | 04/20/2005 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 04/14/2005 | 04/20/2005 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 20, 2004, Employee #1, of Ridgdill & Son, Inc., was standing in an excavation adjacent to a cement storm drain catch basin that had just been lowered into place by an excavator. The lifting chain was still connected to the catch basin when the operator of the excavator inadvertently hit the control lever with his arm. The lifting arm of the excavator shifted, and the catch basin moved, crushing Employee #1 against the trench wall.
Keywords: CONCRETE FORM WORK, LOAD SHIFT, STRUCK AGAINST, CRUSHED, EXCAVATOR, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308400746 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |