Inspection Detail

Case Status: CLOSED

Inspection: 545618.015 - Colors Construction Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office

Inspection Nr: 545618.015

Report ID: 0418800

Date Opened: 07/26/2012

Site Address:
Colors Construction Inc.
4750 Conference Way South
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Mailing Address:
5002 Island Club Dr, Tamarac, FL 33319

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 238320/Painting and Wall Covering Contractors

Inspection Type: Fat/Cat

Scope: Complete

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 07/26/2012

Emphasis: L:Fall

Case Closed: 02/23/2017

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	469076	Yes

Case Status: CLOSED

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	2					2
Current Violations	2					2
Initial Penalty	$5,600	$0	$0	$0	$0	$5,600
Current Penalty	$5,600	$0	$0	$0	$0	$5,600
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citation Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Latest Event
1.	01001A	Serious	19260453 B02 V	01/24/2013	01/30/2013	$2,800	$2,800	$0	Z - Issued
2.	01001B	Serious	19260501 B01	01/24/2013	01/30/2013	$0	$0	$0	Z - Issued
3.	01002	Serious	19260454 A	01/24/2013	02/05/2013	$2,800	$2,800	$0	Z - Issued

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 23215.015

Event: 07/26/2012

One employee killed, one injured when a boom collapses

At 9:15 a.m. on July 26, 2012, two employees performing painting work in an aerial lift. The two employees were trying to remove a plate with the use of a crow bar from a building overhang. Two of the plates were easily removed and the third was not. While attempting to pry loose the plate, the employees were catapulted from the basket and fell approximately 28 feet. One of the employees died from the injuries he suffered when he hit the ground.

Keywords: Boom, Boom Truck, Collapse, Fall, Fall Protection, Falling Object

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	545618.015	1	M	Fatality		Painters, construction and maintenance

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