Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306745100 - Allens Steel Products, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
Allens Steel Products, Inc.
1100 Se 43 Street
Gainesville, FL 32641
Mailing Address:
11475 Memphis-Arlington Rd., Arlington, TN 38002
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/18/2003
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 06/23/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101353159 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,950 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 | $0 | $9,450 |
| Current Penalty | $5,300 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | $0 | $7,050 |
| 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 | 19260351 B02 | 01/05/2004 | 01/08/2004 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 01/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260352 D | 01/05/2004 | 06/24/2004 | $400 | $1,050 | $0 | 01/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 A | 01/05/2004 | 01/08/2004 | $1,750 | $3,500 | $0 | 01/20/2004 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 13, 2003, Employee #1 was using a Briggs and Stratton arc welder to install metal sub-flooring on a balcony at a construction site. He contacted the exposed wires on the welding cables and was electrocuted. The welding cables were frayed and improper repairs had been made within 10 ft of the electrode end holders.
Keywords: INSTALLING, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, WELDING CABLE, ARC WELDING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306745100 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |
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