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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1335808.015 - Merlin Stelzer Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Fairview Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Merlin Stelzer Services, Inc.
711 E. Kaskaskia Street
Chester, IL 62233
Mailing Address:
4109 Papin Street, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 238110/Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/03/2018
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Gutreh
Case Closed: 12/02/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1366157 | ||
| Inspection | 1336614 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $44,348 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $44,348 |
| Current Penalty | $28,918 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,918 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 01/18/2019 | 02/14/2019 | $6,930 | $9,240 | $0 | 02/11/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 01/18/2019 | 02/14/2019 | $0 | $9,240 | $0 | 02/11/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260850 A | 01/18/2019 | 02/14/2019 | $10,994 | $12,934 | $0 | 02/11/2019 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260859 G | 01/18/2019 | 02/14/2019 | $10,994 | $12,934 | $0 | 02/11/2019 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:15 a.m. on August 2, 2018, Employee #1 was operating a rail mounted Hydraulic Wall Saw, (Cushion Cut; Model CC-360) to make a cut into the exterior of a brick wall. Employee #2 was assisting. The employees were working at an elevation of approximately 50 feet, on the roof of the north cellblock building; adjacent to the south wall of the building being demolished. Using a rail mounted hydraulic saw, Cushion Cut, Model CC-360, Employee #1 made one cut along the length of the south wall. Multiple passes were necessary to cut through the 30 inch brick wall. The cuts were made approximately 5 feet below the top of the south brick wall. Large cornice and ornamental stones were mounted on top of the wall. The second cut pass was started when the over head stonework fell, striking the two workers. A large stone fell on the upper body and head of Employee #1, resulting in a fatal injury. Employee #2 was pinned down when large stones fell onto his fall protection lanyard cable.
Keywords: Collapse, Pinned, Struck By, Wall
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1335808.015 | 25 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Occupation Not Listed | |
| 2 | 1335808.015 | 53 | M | Fatality | Construction Laborer |