Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310431259 - Frehner Construction Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Frehner Construction Company, Inc.
4198 St. Rose Pkwy/I-15
Las Vegas, NV 89124
Mailing Address:
4040 Frehner Road, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Union Status: Union
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/07/2007
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 06/28/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101044345 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $900 | $0 | $5,400 |
| Current Penalty | $3,150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,150 |
| 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 | 618037502 | 05/10/2007 | 06/12/2007 | $3,150 | $4,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001A | Other | 618054001 | 05/10/2007 | 06/12/2007 | $0 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001B | Other | 618054002 | 05/10/2007 | 06/12/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 03001A | Other | 19040032 A01 | 05/07/2007 | 05/21/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 03001B | Other | 19040032 B02 | 05/07/2007 | 05/21/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 03001C | Other | 19040032 B02 II | 05/07/2007 | 05/21/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 7. | 03001D | Other | 19040032 B03 | 05/07/2007 | 05/21/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 03002 | Other | 19040029 A | 05/07/2007 | 05/21/2007 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and four coworkers were removing falsework on a freeway overpass bridge. Four employees were positioned at five jacks and one employee at the remote control. At the time of the accident, the jacks were being lowered, and the cap I-beam became unbalanced. The cap I-beam and three posts collapsed to the ground. Employee #1 was struck by the steel I- beam and sustained a fractured hip, femur, and pelvis, as well as damage to his internal organs. He was hospitalized with his injuries. The four coworkers were able run out of the path of collapsing members.
Keywords: CONCRETE FORM WORK, FRACTURE, HIGHWAY, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, BRIDGE, FALLING OBJECT, JACK, CONCRETE, HIP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310431259 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Carpenters |
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