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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303731749 - American Steel Erectors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
American Steel Erectors, Inc.
455 N 10th
Omaha, NE 68101
Mailing Address:
2436 Ave L, Council Bluffs, IA 50501
Union Status: Union
SIC:1629
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Prog Related
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/09/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 12/13/2004
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $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 | 19260502 D11 | 10/09/2002 | 10/08/2003 | $500 | $2,000 | $0 | 11/04/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260503 A02 II | 10/09/2002 | 10/28/2002 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 11/04/2002 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was installing metal decking on steel beams 47 ft above the ground. Employee #1 was wearing an Ultra-Loc Self-Retracting Lifeline (DBI/SALA Model L4450C-50, Lot Number 8119, Serial Number 02003, Manufacture Date: February 1997) for fall protection. Employee #1 was out on the beams shaking out the decking to proceed with the installation. Employee #1 lost his footing and fell from the work area through an uncovered hole between the steel beams. Employee #1 fell and swung back underneath the decking. The retractable cable was anchored to the structure. The retractable cable failed as it deployed because during the swing the cable was bent over the edge of a steel beam. The cable abraded against this steel beam, the wire rope separated and Employee #1 landed on the ground below the decking. Employee #1 sustained broken bones and numerous contusions and abrasions. The retractable was installed and anchored more than 8 ft back from the edge of the steel beam where the placement of metal decking was ongoing.
Keywords: ANCHOR, BEAM, DECKING, FRACTURE, FLOOR HOLE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE, UNGUARDED, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303731749 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |