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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: 1626766.015 - Flatlander Dirt Works Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
Flatlander Dirt Works Llc
1298 Bison Rd
Hays, KS 67601
Mailing Address:
1514 200th Ave., Hays, KS 67601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/06/2022
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1954093 | ||
| Inspection | 1627222 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $25,276 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,276 |
| Current Penalty | $12,679 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,679 |
| 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 | 19100147 C01 | 01/11/2023 | 02/07/2024 | $8,701 | $14,502 | $0 | 01/30/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100212 A01 | 01/11/2023 | 02/07/2023 | $0 | $4,144 | $0 | 01/30/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100253 B04 I | 01/11/2023 | $2,486 | $4,144 | $0 | 01/30/2023 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100305 G01 IV D | 01/11/2023 | 02/07/2024 | $1,492 | $2,486 | $0 | 01/30/2023 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 7:30 a.m. on October 5, 2022, an employee was performing diagnostic troubleshooting on a company owned vehicle. Once the employee applied energy to the airbags and he was struck by the vehicle axle. The air bag were designed to apply downward a pressure on the axel. The employee's received crushing injuries to his head and died.
Keywords: Automotive Repair, Axle, Crushed, Fracture, Head, Lack of Engineering Controls, Lack of Work Procedures, Maintenance, Motor Vehicle, Pressure, Repair, Struck By, Troubleshooting
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1626766.015 | 44 | M | Fatality | Machinery maintenance occupations |