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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316247998 - Bevis Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Bevis Construction, Inc.
1127 Bassage Rd
Sebring, FL 33875
Mailing Address:
102 Hallmark Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 236115/New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/14/2011
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Forklift, S:Commercial Constr, S:Construction, S:Fall From Height, S:Powered Ind Vehicle
Case Closed: 02/12/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102711710 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $18,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,900 |
| Current Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/18/2012 | 06/05/2012 | $3,900 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L01 I | 05/18/2012 | 06/20/2012 | $2,700 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260095 A | 05/18/2012 | 06/20/2012 | $2,700 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260451 C02 V | 05/18/2012 | 06/05/2012 | $2,700 | $4,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On December 1, 2011, a crew of four employees was working on removing moss from trees at Sebring, FL. Employee # 2 was in charge of operating the variable reach rough terrain forklift (Mustang Telehandler 642 with Serial Number: 642JW1280149) while the others Employees # 1, #3 and # 4 were involved in the actual moss removal using portable chain saw (STIHL-MS250C) and other lawn care tools. Employees # 1, # 3 and # 4 obtained access to the trees by going over the forks of the forklift, to which a wood pallet and a piece of wood was used as a working platform and raised to different heights as needed. Employees # 1, # 3 and # 4 were using a full body harness with the land yard tied in a loop like style to the forks back rest. The mast was extended to the maximum height (42 feet) over Employee# 1 and Employee # 3 working at the platform. Employee # 2 (operator) notice the lift started to tip over to the left side; Employee # 2 left the operators cage and ran to the front part of the lift. Employees # 1 and # 3 felt the forklift tip over, hitting the ground. Employee # 3 was transported to the hospital in critical condition, while Employee # 1 was declared dead at the accident site.
Keywords: CHAIN SAW, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TREE TRIMMING, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316247998 | Fatality | Other | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 316247998 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Construction laborers |