Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103434338 - Ward Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Baton Rouge Area Office
Site Address:
Ward Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
11488 South Choctaw Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/13/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/13/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361130081 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
| Current Penalty | $1,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,125 |
| 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 | 19100178 A04 | 08/01/1995 | 09/18/1995 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100178 L | 08/01/1995 | 09/18/1995 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100178 P01 | 08/01/1995 | 08/04/1995 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19100178 A06 | 08/01/1995 | 09/18/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a sheetmetal helper performing mechanic work on a Dodge pickup truck, had the back end of the truck raised with the forks of a forklift truck. He was attempting to repair the rear end of the truck while lying face up under the right rear axle. The bumper of the truck slid off the forks, causing the weight of the truck to fall on his chest. He died of massive chest injuries.
Keywords: CHEST, FRACTURE, REPAIR, UNSECURED, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TRUCK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103434338 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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