Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314671447 - Timmins Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Timmins Construction, Inc.
115 Central Avenue N.W.
Le Mars, IA 51031
Mailing Address:
700 1st Street, Le Mars, IA 51031
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 236220/Commercial and Institutional Building Construction
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/13/2010
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Scaffold, L:Zipcode, S:Construction
Case Closed: 09/14/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200532588 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 880004 | 08/16/2010 | 08/26/2010 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/16/2010 | 08/26/2010 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260706 B | 08/16/2010 | 08/26/2010 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 6, 2010, three male carpenters were replacing the roof on a two-story commercial building. The carpenters, whose ages ranged from 24-57, were working from tubular-welded frame scaffolding which was located at the second floor level. With the majority of the new trusses in place, a loud noise was heard and the trusses began collapsing along with the adjacent wall of the structure. All three workers received multiple injuries as they were struck-by and caught between falling truss members, masonry units and the scaffolds themselves. Among the injuries sustained were: a foot fracture, nerve damage to the hand and arm motor function, and numerous bruises and laceration. All were transported to the emergency room, but none were hospitalized. Site inspection revealed a number of deficiencies in the truss construction dealing with stabilization, bracing and anchoring to the building's masonry walls.
Keywords: FRACTURE, TRUSS, ROOF, WALL, COLLAPSE, CARPENTER, CONSTRUCTION, LACERATION, BRACING, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314671447 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Carpenters | ||
| 2 | 314671447 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Carpenters | ||
| 3 | 314671447 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Carpenters |
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