Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312753924 - F L Showalter, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Lynchburg (Field Office) - Safety 0355117
Site Address:
F L Showalter, Inc.
Graham Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Mailing Address:
2900 Fulks Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1623
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/07/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/15/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100923812 | ||
| Complaint | 206684771 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | VAC0130 | 01/08/2009 | 01/16/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On November 11, 2008, Employee #1, a construction worker was walking under a pipe in a trench. He stood up and struck his head against pipe. He was wearing a hard hat. Within the next hour, Employee #1 experienced dizziness, slurred speech and difficulties with walking. The company transported Employee #1 to the hospital. Employee #1's health deteriorated and he died three days later.
Keywords: HEAD, HARD HAT, INSTALLING, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, TRENCH, WALKING SURFACE, DIZZINESS, PIPE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312753924 | Fatality | Other | Construction trades, n.e.c. |
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