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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302567300 - C.E. Towler, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111
Site Address:
C.E. Towler, Inc.
1260 Car Mia Way
Midlothian, VA 23235
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 35288, Richmond, VA 23235
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/09/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/19/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362315046 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,300 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260452 W06 I | 06/01/1999 | 06/07/1999 | $6,300 | $7,000 | $0 | 06/10/1999 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260454 A | 06/01/1999 | 06/07/1999 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/10/1999 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was on a 14 ft high scissor lift, pulling new wires, when the lift was moved to gain more leverage. As the lift was backed up, the left rear wheel dropped off the 4 in. tall concrete slab. The lift tilted and fell, and Employee #1 was thrown to the ground. He sustained head injuries, from which he died.
Keywords: HEAD, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, WORK SURFACE, AERIAL LIFT, BACKING UP, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302567300 | Fatality | Concussion | Electrical and electronic technicians |