Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1495172.015 - Southern Environmental, Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Iowa 0751910
Site Address:
Southern Environmental, Inc
20775 Powerplant Road
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Mailing Address:
6540 West Nine Mile Road, Pensacola, FL 32526
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/2020
Emphasis: S:Fall
Case Closed: 02/17/2021
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1665315 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1495447 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,208 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,208 |
| Current Penalty | $14,208 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,208 |
| 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 | 19260501 A02 | 12/11/2020 | 01/08/2021 | $14,208 | $7,104 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260850 A | 12/11/2020 | 01/08/2021 | $0 | $7,104 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 11:15 a.m. on September 25, 2020, Employees #1 and #2 were working for a structural steel contractor. The jobsite was the demolition of a commercial building. Employees #1 and #2 were standing on an elevated frame while performing demolition activities. The end of the frame opposite Employees #1 and #2 partially collapsed. This caused the end of the frame occupied by Employee #1 and #2 to rise trapping the employees between the frame and roof beam. Employees #1 and #2 were rescued by fellow employees and hospitalized to treat multiple injuries. Employees #1 suffered a concussion and Employee #2 suffered a spinal injury.
Keywords: Brain, Collapse, Concussion, Crushed, Crushing, Demolish, Demolition, Fall, Fracture, Frame, Head, Lumbar Fracture, Lumbar Injury, Spine, Steel, Trapped, Traumatic Brain Injury, Vertebra
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1495172.015 | 39 | M | Hospitalized injury | ||
| 2 | 1495172.015 | 47 | M | Hospitalized injury | Construction laborers |
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