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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316154178 - Total Fire Protection Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Miosha Construction Safety & Health Division
Site Address:
Total Fire Protection Inc
1516 Roslin Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
Mailing Address:
5062 Kendrick Ct Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/27/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 09/05/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101404309 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 |
| Current Penalty | $4,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,200 |
| 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 | 4084011402 | 12/28/2012 | 01/02/2013 | $0 | $4,200 | $0 | 02/19/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 4084093205 | 12/28/2012 | 01/02/2013 | $2,100 | $4,200 | $0 | 02/19/2013 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 4084094101 | 12/28/2012 | 01/05/2013 | $2,100 | $4,200 | $0 | 02/19/2013 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 2:35 p.m. on October 18, 2012, Employee #1, a 47-year-old male with Total Fire Protection Inc., was installing and securing a 20,000 gallon tank, to be used for storage of water for fire protection in an 11 ft. deep excavation. The excavation was not properly sloped, shored or supported. Employee #1 was standing next to the tank, and one side of the excavation collapsed. The tank shifted and crushed Employee #1 between the side of the excavation and the tank. Employee #1 was killed in this event.
Keywords: EXCAVATION, COLLAPSE, STRUCK AGAINST, TRENCH, CRUSHED, SHORING, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316154178 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |