Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308401116 - W.S. Nielsen Co. Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
W.S. Nielsen Co. Inc
2331 Ponce De Leon Blvd
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Mailing Address:
8270 Industrial Place, Alpharetta, GA 30004
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1793
NAICS: 238150/Glass and Glazing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/19/2005
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 01/04/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100677251 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,700 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,700 |
| 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 | 19260451 A01 | 05/19/2005 | 05/24/2005 | $4,000 | $4,900 | $0 | 06/09/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260501 B04 I | 05/19/2005 | 05/24/2005 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 06/09/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 05/19/2005 | 06/08/2005 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 06/09/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:30 p.m. on January 6, 2004, Employee #1 and a coworker were replacing defective skylight panels in the roof of a furniture store. While attempting to install one of the last two panels, Employee #1 climbed onto a chicken board to access the top of the skylight. The plank broke, and Employee #1 fell approximately 30 ft to the furniture store floor. Employee #1 was transported to a trauma center, where he died about an hour later.
Keywords: BOARD, SKYLIGHT, HEAD, PANEL, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, PLANK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308401116 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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