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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 955156.015 - Messer Construction Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Messer Construction Co., Inc.
6116 Canyon Dr.
Amarillo, TX 79109
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 2211, Hereford, TX 79045
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/09/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 867596 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,400 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100178 A04 | 05/14/2014 | 07/18/2014 | $4,200 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100178 L02 II | 05/14/2014 | 07/18/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 M02 | 05/14/2014 | 07/18/2014 | $4,200 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 1:00 p.m. on January 7, 2014, an employee and a coworker were removing the catalytic converter from a vehicle. The front of the vehicle was elevated with a forklift. The vehicle fell off the fork lift and the employee and coworker were struck by the falling truck and pinned underneath. The employee was fatally crushed. The coworker received arm and leg fractures.
Keywords: Crushing, Falling Object, Material Handling, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By, Suspended Load
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 955156.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |