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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315555094 - Bituma Corp. (Div. Of Gencor Inc.)
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Bituma Corp. (Div. Of Gencor Inc.)
508 Hwy 18 West
Marquette, IA 52158
Mailing Address:
508 Hwy 18 West,P.O. Box 430, Marquette, IA 52158
Union Status: Union
SIC:3531
NAICS: 333120/Construction Machinery Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/26/2011
Emphasis: N:Amputate, S:Amputate
Case Closed: 07/19/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200533966 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 05/20/2011 | 07/06/2011 | $1,250 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100184 E02 II | 05/20/2011 | 08/31/2011 | $250 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 19, 2011, Employee #1 and two coworkers were setting an I-beam, which needed to be set parallel to a beam that had already had been installed. The coworkers set blocks at each suspension area marked on the beam. Then, while one coworker was taking measurements, the other coworker was operating an overhead crane to position the beam on the blocks. As the coworker operating the crane lowered the crane hoist to take the tension off the beam and walked toward the end of the beam to check the block positioning, he heard a clank sound. Employee #1, who also heard the noise, noticed that the I-beam was free standing. When he began walking closer, the beam fell over and struck Employee #1 in both legs just below his knees. Employee #1 was taken to a nearby medical facility, where he was hospitalized and treated for his unspecified injuries.
Keywords: KNEE, STEEL BEAM, UNSECURED, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LEG, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315555094 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |