Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311829121 - Albert Plastering Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Albert Plastering Co., Inc.
Ft. Smith Convention Ctr., 55 So. 7th St.
Fort Smith, AR 72903
Mailing Address:
2400 Hickman Bluff Road, Lavaca, AR 72941
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 238310/Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/08/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Constr6, S:Commercial Constr, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 11/04/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100264811 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/15/2008 | 10/20/2008 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260095 A | 10/15/2008 | 10/20/2008 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260451 C02 IV | 10/15/2008 | 10/20/2008 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100178 L | 10/15/2008 | 10/20/2008 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 19, 2008, Employee #1 and a coworker were working from a platform supported by a rough terrain forklift. They were not utilizing fall protection equipment. When the tipping capacity of the forklift was exceeded, the rear wheels momentarily raised off the ground, the basket tipped forward, and then returned to its upright position. Employee #1 was thrown out of the basket and landed on a concrete surface. He was killed.
Keywords: EJECTED, HEAD, OVERLOADED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, CONCUSSION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311829121 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |
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