Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312796204 - Brandco Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Brandco Inc
1185 6th Road
Chase, KS 67524
Mailing Address:
331 Lazy Acres Circle, Pottsboro, TX 75076
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/29/2009
Emphasis: L:Xfallelec, S:Commercial Constr, S:Fall From Height, S:Hispanic, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 08/05/2009
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
---|---|---|---|
Accident | 101345114 |
Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
Initial Penalty | $24,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,000 |
Current Penalty | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,400 |
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 | 19100178 L01 I | 02/25/2009 | 03/16/2009 | $4,200 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 02/25/2009 | 03/16/2009 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 02/25/2009 | 03/16/2009 | $3,000 | $5,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260602 C01 VI | 02/25/2009 | 03/16/2009 | $4,200 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:30 p.m., on January 2, 2009, Employee #1 and Employee #2 were working from an elevated work platform. The work platform measured 28-ft long by 5 ft wide and was elevated by a rented Terex Model Number TH842C rough terrain forklift. The platform was elevated approximately 8 ft as the boom was being extended. This caused the forklift to lose its center of balance and the back tires to come off the ground. A load of ceiling material slid off the platform. The forklift regained its center of balance and bounced violently. Employee #2 jumped off of the platform when it was approximately six feet above the concrete floor. Employee #1 was catapulted up into the roof trusses. Employee #1 caught hold of the roof trusses but his legs were struck by the rebounding work platform railing, which caused him to lose his grip on the roof trusses. Employee #1 fell approximately 16 ft and his head struck the concrete floor. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, TRUSS, RAIL, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, STRUCK BY, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, UNSTABLE POSITION
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 312796204 | Fatality | Fracture | Carpenters |