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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 317360303 - City Of Henderson - Public Services Department
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
City Of Henderson - Public Services Department
900 South Beckford Dr.
Henderson, NC 27536
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1434, Henderson, NC 27536
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1611
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/02/2014
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Commcon
Case Closed: 01/02/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100365592 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,925 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,925 |
| 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 | Serious | 19100146 C05II A | 05/06/2014 | 05/14/2014 | $2,925 | $4,500 | $0 | 06/24/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100146 C04 | 05/06/2014 | 06/23/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/24/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100146 C05II C | 05/06/2014 | 05/14/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/24/2014 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 19100146 G01 | 05/06/2014 | 06/23/2014 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 06/24/2014 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On December 5, 2013, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by the City of Henderson Public Services Department, were performing maintenance/repair work to a storm drain along a road. As they removed the 2-foot by 3-foot cast iron grate that covered the drain opening, the grate fell down into the drain. Employee #1 did not release his grip on the grate in time, and he was pulled head first into the drain. He fell a height of approximately 13.5 feet and landed head first. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was treated for a fractured left shoulder. He then was released without hospitalization.
Keywords: SEWER, FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, COVER, SHOULDER, DRAIN PIPE, CONSTRUCTION, GRATING, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317360303 | Non Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |