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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1670038.015 - Morales Plumbing, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Morales Plumbing, Llc
100 Cawthon Way
Lavonia, GA 30553
Mailing Address:
2630 Deer Isle Cove, Lawrenceville, GA 30044
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/12/2023
Emphasis: L:Forklift
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2030295 | ||
| Inspection | 1671689 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1671677 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1671597 | Yes | |
| Inspection | 1670886 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $26,787 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26,787 |
| Current Penalty | $21,430 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $21,430 |
| 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 | 19260602 C01 II | 11/06/2023 | $8,930 | $11,162 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260602 D | 11/06/2023 | $12,500 | $15,625 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 p.m. on May 11, 2023, an employee was operating a telescopic handler to unload trash boxes. The employee dismounted the lift and went below the load. The trash boxes fell off the forks of the lift, striking the employee. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Falling Object, Ind Trk Operator, Lift, Lift operator , Loading, PIV, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1670038.015 | 40 | M | Fatality | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |