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Inspection: 312909757 - Quality Steel Builders
Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office
Site Address:
Quality Steel Builders
14555 S Peach Ave
Selma, CA 93662
Mailing Address:
3331 Pegasus Dr Ste 101, Bakersfield, CA 93308
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/18/2009
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 06/14/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362274854 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| 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 | 1670 A | 10/07/2009 | 10/20/2009 | $12,600 | $12,600 | $0 | 10/27/2009 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 7:30 a.m. on May 18, 2009, Employee #1 and coworkers were installing 40 in. wide by 28 ft long insulated steel cladded roofing panel on a cold storage facility under construction. The facility was located approximately eight miles west of Selma, CA. The employees were approximately 27 ft above the concrete warehouse. Coworkers brought the panel to Employee #1 and a coworker, whereupon they would attach it onto the steel purlins. Four coworkers left to retrieve another panel as Employee #1 and a coworker went into position to secure and attach the panel. Employee #1 turned to his side and lost his balance, falling approximately 27 ft. He struck the ground and died. Employee #1 was not wearing fall protection.
Keywords: INSTALLING, PANEL, ROOF, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312909757 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction laborers |