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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301881017 - American Lighting & Signalization
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
American Lighting & Signalization
Sw 117th Avenue Near State Road 94(Sw 88th Street)
Miami, FL 33186
Mailing Address:
767 Nw 143 St, Miami, FL 33168
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/20/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/27/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361078017 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19260020 B02 | 06/04/1999 | 06/10/1999 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/29/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260200 G01 | 06/04/1999 | 06/10/1999 | $3,500 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/29/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260201 A01 | 06/04/1999 | 06/10/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/29/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260202 | 06/04/1999 | 06/10/1999 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/29/1999 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was installing ground rods on a light pole when an MDTA bus struck the adjacent compressor, which was improperly parked too far into the roadway. The compressor was mounted on a trailer attached to a utility truck. The truck moved approximately 18 in. after the bus struck the compressor, and its right rear bumper pinned Employee #1's chest against the light pole. He died of blunt chest trauma injuries.
Keywords: CHEST, CLEARANCE, INSTALLING, PINNED, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, UTILITY POLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301881017 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Helpers, construction trades |