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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125377341 - Fairfield Contractors Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Fairfield Contractors Inc.
(Buckingham Subdivision) U. S. 231 & Buckingham Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
Mailing Address:
Attn Paul Kirkpatrick 3481 Concord Road, Lafayette, IN 47903
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/06/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/30/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361310055 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| Current Penalty | $5,625 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,625 |
| 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 | 19260251 A04 | 01/07/1997 | 01/11/1997 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260651 E | 01/07/1997 | 01/11/1997 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260651 K02 | 01/07/1997 | 01/11/1997 | $1,875 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19260404 F06 | 01/07/1997 | 01/13/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 19260602 A02 I | 01/07/1997 | 01/11/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02003 | Other | 19260602 A09 I | 01/07/1997 | 01/11/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was in a manhole excavation where a concrete manhole was being installed. He was standing on the base, preparing to line up and land the concrete manhole section on top of the base section. The manhole section had been raised and it was positioned directly over him when the lifting device accidentally released. The manhole section fell and struck Employee #1 on his left side. He sustained multiple injuries, including damage to his heart, liver, and lungs. Employee #1 was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Keywords: HEART, LUNG, INSTALLING, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, MANHOLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125377341 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |