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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 990560.015 - Central Florida Equipment Rentals, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Central Florida Equipment Rentals, Inc
15300 South Us Hwy 27
South Bay, FL 33493
Mailing Address:
9030 Nw 97th Terrace, Medley, FL 33178
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 237110/Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/18/2014
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/24/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 903649 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19260050 B | 02/02/2015 | 02/27/2015 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/27/2015 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 F | 02/02/2015 | 02/27/2015 | $0 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/27/2015 | R - Review Commission | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At 8:20 a.m. on August 16, 2014, Employee #1, a bulldozer operator, was back dragging the grounds of the work area adjacent to a 15 foot by 10 foot hole of water. The employee reversed the bulldozer and went into the hole of water. The bulldozer became submerged with Employee #1 trapped inside. Water filled the enclosed cabin. A coworker tried, but could not open the door of the cabin to remove the employee. The coworker left the scene to go to the company trailer, 3 to 4 miles away to get help. A foreman used a tool to break the glass and extract the employee. The employee was then transported to a local hospital by helicopter. Employee #1 was pronounced dead the hospital.
Keywords: Bulldozer, Caught In, Drowning, Emergency Response, Enclosed Space, Lung, Water
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 990560.015 | 74 | M | Fatality | Equipment Operator: Heavy |