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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316071497 - W. A. Klinger, L.L.C.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
W. A. Klinger, L.L.C.
3303 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51102
Mailing Address:
2015 E. 7th Street, P.O. Box 8800, Sioux City, IA 51102
Union Status: Union
SIC:1741
NAICS: 238140/Masonry Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/17/2011
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction
Case Closed: 12/28/2012
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100522499 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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. | 01001A | Other | 19260020 B02 | 11/23/2011 | 01/28/2013 | $1,000 | $3,000 | $0 | 12/14/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 11/23/2011 | 01/28/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 12/14/2011 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002 | Other | 19260850 A | 11/23/2011 | 01/28/2013 | $1,500 | $3,000 | $0 | 12/14/2011 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 15, 2011, Employee #1, and Coworkers #1 and #2 were working on a construction site located on the campus of a local college. The employees were tasked with performing demolition work on an existing brick masonry wall. Coworker #1 was working inside of an aerial lift basket, a Genie S-60, within approximately 1 foot of the north face of the existing wall. Coworker #2 was inside the "janitor room" area where the wall was being removed, and did not actually witness the collapse of the wall. Employee #1 had walked around the left side area where the left window had been previously removed and he observed brick debris on the ground. The wall then collapsed, pinning Employee #1 against the aerial lift basket. Employee #1's head hit the metal railing on the areal lift basket, and he was presumed to have been killed instantly. The wall section was approximately 8 feet 6 inches wide, 4 feet 2 inches tall and 13 inches thick, and weighed over 2,000 pounds. It was determined that the employer had not established a proper control access zone, nor did the employer install additional supports to prevent the wall collapse. Training had been provided to Employee #1 as well as the rest of the company, on topics such as but not limited to: fall protection, first aid, hazard communication, ladder safety and aerial lift safety.
Keywords: HEAD, DEMOLITION, COLLAPSE, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316071497 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction laborers |