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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311466221 - Menard Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Menard Inc.
2401 Delta Dr
Scottsbluff, NE 69361
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5211
NAICS: 444110/Home Centers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/07/2009
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 06/03/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100052075 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19100176 B | 05/07/2009 | 05/26/2009 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On March 28, 2009, Employee #1, an outside worker whose job was to assist retail customers load their lumber or building material purchases, was standing in a lumber storage area. Much of the lumber was reportedly stacked in bundles at least 11 ft high, and many of the stacks were visibly leaning. Near Employee 1 was a stack of 8 ft landscaping timbers that was 6 bundles high. At around 2:15 p.m., a crashing sound was heard. Upon investigation, Employee #1 was found under a collapsed pile of the timbers. He was killed. The cause of the accident was improper stacking and securing of the timber bundles.
Keywords: COLLAPSE, UNSECURED, CRUSHED, LUMBER, STORAGE AREA, LUMBER STACK, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311466221 | Fatality | Other | Sales workers, hardware and building supplies |