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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 316848175 - Nelson Engineering Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Nelson Engineering Construction, Inc.
7101 S. Bridge Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
Mailing Address:
2610 Dakota Avenue, P.O. Box 86, South Sioux City, NE 68776
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1541
NAICS: 236210/Industrial Building Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/12/2012
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction, S:Fatality Catastrophe
Case Closed: 04/03/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100522671 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,800 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,125 | $0 | $6,125 |
| 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 | 19261425 C01 | 02/27/2013 | 03/25/2013 | $2,450 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19261425 C03 | 02/27/2013 | 03/25/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002A | Other | 19261430 D | 02/27/2013 | 03/25/2013 | $3,675 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19261430 G01 | 02/27/2013 | 03/25/2013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 13, 2012, Employee #1 was in the Emergency Department Lobby. The employee was performing her assigned task responding to a call in the Woman's restroom, where a patient was found unconscious on the floor. Employee #1, and a coworker and 2 security guards were attempting to lift the patient from the floor and onto a wheelchair. The employee's hands slipped off the patient, and the patient leaned back causing the employee to hyperextended her back. Employee #1 thought she suffered a strain and self-medicated with ibuprofen. On September 15, 2012, Employee #1 reported to an Emergency Room Doctor, and was prescribed pain medication, and put on modified work duty. On November 9, 2012, the pain medication was not working for the employee's back pain. Employee #1 was vomiting, and not able to hold medication down. The employee was admitted to St. Francis Memorial Hospital, where she was further treated. Employee #1 remains hospitalized.
Keywords: UNCONSCIOUSNESS, EMERGENCY RESPONSE, HEALTH CARE FACILITY, BACK, SPRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316848175 | Fatality | Other | Structural metal workers |