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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310465398 - Superior Sandblasting Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Superior Sandblasting Inc.
1795 Great Western Dr.
Longmont, CO 80501
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3471
NAICS: 332813/ Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2007
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 01/21/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101574630 | ||
| Referral | 201578846 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,600 |
| Current Penalty | $4,480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,480 |
| 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 | 05/31/2007 | 06/10/2007 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 05/31/2007 | 07/13/2007 | $2,240 | $2,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
The employer was operating a rough terrain forklift to hold a "welding machine" at approximately a 45-degree angle. The welding machine is actually a large steel structure approximately 1-ft by 7-ft by 3-ft used to hold automatic welding equipment to weld large above ground tanks together. The machine was attached to the mast of the forklift by a chain connected to the back of the mast and the back of the machine by shackles. Employee #1 was under the load guiding it in place so he could touch-up the paint on the back of the machine. The chain disconnected from the back of the mast and the machine fell striking Employee #1 in the head. Employee #1 died on the way to the hospital.
Keywords: CHAIN, HEAD, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310465398 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |