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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302324595 - Southern Underwater Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Southern Underwater Construction
14491 Bear Creek Road
Duncanville, AL 35456
Mailing Address:
14491 Bear Creek Road, Duncanville, AL 35456
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/30/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 01/27/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101270791 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | 19260100 A | 01/18/2000 | 01/24/2000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 24, 1999, several employees were engaged in cutting down a partially rotten tree next to their shop. Although the tree was secured with cables, the tree snapped off while it was being cut, striking and killing Employee #1.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, TREE FELLING, PPE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, TREE, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302324595 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |