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Inspection: 115040396 - Superior Light & Sign Maintenance Of Iowa, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Superior Light & Sign Maintenance Of Iowa, Inc.
Coastal Mart Station, I-80 Exit 201
Brooklyn, IA 52211
Mailing Address:
7934 University, Des Moines, IA 50325
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/06/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 03/04/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360201602 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 2 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,300 | $0 | $8,800 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $750 | $0 | $4,750 |
| 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 | 880004 | 01/23/1992 | 01/26/1992 | $800 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 880004 | 01/23/1992 | 01/26/1992 | $800 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 880004 | 01/23/1992 | 01/26/1992 | $800 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 880004 | 01/23/1992 | 01/26/1992 | $800 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100067 C02 V | 01/23/1992 | 01/26/1992 | $800 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 30001 | 01/23/1992 | 01/26/1992 | $150 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 02002 | Other | 40008 | 01/23/1992 | 01/26/1992 | $600 | $1,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:20 p.m. on November 19, 1991, Employee #1 was repairing defective lighting on a Coastal Mart service station sign. The employee was working from an aerial device approximately 20 ft above ground level when the boom suddenly snapped at its base and the work platform fell. The sudden unexpected drop caused Employee #1 to fall to the bed of the truck. Employee #1 suffered massive internal injuries and was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
Keywords: REPAIR, BOOM, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, FALL, ADVERTISING SIGN, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115040396 | Fatality | Fracture | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |