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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115049249 - J E Merit Constructors
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
J E Merit Constructors
Adm, 1251 Beaver Channel Parkway
Clinton, IA 52732
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1056, Clinton, IA 52733
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/15/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 11/17/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360202477 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $35,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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 | 01/21/1993 | 01/27/1993 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/15/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 880004 | 01/21/1993 | 01/27/1993 | $4,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/15/1993 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 880004 | 01/21/1993 | 01/27/1993 | $4,000 | $35,000 | $0 | 02/15/1993 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Construction workers were building new steeps. A passenger elevator, Montgomery 207 E, serial #7915, located in the corn tower next to the steeps, was used to get to the work area. The industrial employees also used this elevator. Four of the construction workers discovered a defective elevator door on the 3rd floor, one of the most used levels. They reported it to the industrial building operator, who failed to promptly take care of the hazard. Two hours later, Employee #1 approached the elevator on the 3rd floor. The door opened but the car was not there. He entered the open shaft and fell 66 feet, 7 inches to the bottom. Employee #1 died of his injuries.
Keywords: WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, ELEVATOR, DOOR, ELEVATOR SHAFT, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115049249 | Fatality | Fracture | Structural metal workers |