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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317312015 - Rachel Contracting Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Rachel Contracting Inc
310 E 5th St
St Paul, MN 55101
Mailing Address:
4125 Napier Ct Ne, St Michael, MN 55376
Union Status: Union
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/31/2014
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/11/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100512979 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $51,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $51,650 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 | $0 | $25,000 |
| 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 | 19260850 A | 02/13/2014 | 03/09/2014 | $1,650 | $1,650 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260854 D | 02/13/2014 | 02/23/2014 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19260020 B02 | 02/13/2014 | 02/23/2014 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $0 | 03/05/2014 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On September 10, 2013, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by a heavy construction contractor specializing in demolition and other site preparation, were engaged in demolishing a commercial building. The building's structure consisted of concrete floors, columns, panels, and metal beams. The building had three stories with a total height of 69 feet. The two workers were operating excavators to demolish columns and bays and drop them to the ground. On the previous day, they had left an overhang of concrete from three bays. On the morning of September 10, 2013, Coworker #1 continued to demolish columns while Employee #1 used his excavator to break up concrete on the ground. Coworker #1 used his excavator to pull down a column. The overhanging concrete fell to the ground, crushing Employee #1 and killing him. This fatality was investigated by Minnesota OSHA. At the time of this report, MNOSHA had proposed three serious citations for the employer and no citations for the general contractor.
Keywords: CHEST, ASPHYXIATED, DEMOLITION, COLLAPSE, COLUMN, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, EXCAVATOR, STRUCK BY, CONCRETE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317312015 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Occupation not reported |