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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311635817 - Century Steel, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nv-E-Las Vegas 0953220
Site Address:
Century Steel, Inc.
2755 Las Vegas Blvd., South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Mailing Address:
6655 South Eastern Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/10/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/19/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101044790 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 | $0 | $5,000 |
| 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 | Other | 19260703 D01 | 01/22/2008 | 02/04/2008 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/08/2008 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
On December 10, 2007, Employees #1 through #4 were erecting a wall assembly that was made of reinforced steel components. They were tied-off to the wall assembly using a positioning device and full body harnesses. The workers positioned on the wall assembly were using 16.5-gauge wire to connect it to the I-beam support columns. Apparently, the south upper section of the wall began to sway and then to disengage from the existing structure. As each tie wire snapped, the wall continued to fall to the ground, with Employees #1 through #4 still attached to it. After the wall struck the ground, Employees #1 and #2 were able to detach themselves from it, but Employees #3 and #4 were trapped underneath it. A crane was used to lift up the wall assembly and the two employees were pulled to safety. All four employees were transported to UMC Hospital, where they were treated and released that same day.
Keywords: WALL, COLLAPSE, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, FALL, CONTUSION, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311635817 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 2 | 311635817 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 3 | 311635817 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. | ||
| 4 | 311635817 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction trades, n.e.c. |