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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311466734 - R & R Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
R & R Construction
1/4 Mile East Of Brainard
Brainard, NE 68065
Mailing Address:
2770 County Road C, Valparaiso, NE 68065
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/09/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Xfallelec, S:Fall From Height, S:Powered Ind Vehicle, S:Residential Constr
Case Closed: 03/17/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100052083 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $26,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,400 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 06/09/2009 | 06/09/2010 | $1,000 | $4,000 | $0 | 06/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 G04 I | 06/09/2009 | 06/09/2010 | $2,000 | $5,600 | $0 | 06/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260454 A | 06/09/2009 | 06/09/2010 | $1,500 | $5,600 | $0 | 06/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 06/09/2009 | 06/09/2010 | $1,500 | $5,600 | $0 | 06/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 06/09/2009 | 06/30/2009 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 06/26/2009 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On April 21, 2009, Employee #1 and Employee #2, construction laborers, were in the process of constructing a pole shed that was 55 ft in width and 100 ft in length. They were working high in the trusses, approximately 16 to 26 ft, while installing and securing the roof trusses. The wind picked up and caused the trusses that had been set to collapse and fall. Employee #1 and Employee #2 were knocked to the ground as the trusses fell. Employee #1 was pinned under several roof trusses and was transported to a hospital and pronounced dead. Employee #2 received bruises and contusions.
Keywords: HIGH WIND, TRUSS, COLLAPSE, LACERATION, FALL, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311466734 | Fatality | Other | Construction laborers | ||
| 2 | 311466734 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Construction laborers |