Inspection 347169443 OPENED DEC 18, 2023Closed
3017 Coliseum Blvd. W, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 · Janitorial Services · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Dec 9, 2023 (fatal): Employee dies after being shot during workplace fight
At 2:50 p.m. on December 9, 2023, an employee working for a janitorial service was caught sleeping in a room by a Coworker #1. Coworker #1 reported this finding to Coworker #2, who worked for the subcontractor. Coworker #2 went to the room and told the employee that he will be working outside with a different group of coworkers. While walking down the hall from the room to go outside, Coworker #3 walked up and punched the employee in the face. This resulted in the employee and Coworker #3 getting into a fight. Other coworkers saw the fight and attempted to intervene. The fight ended up outside where a total of about 20 to 30 coworkers, including the employee getting involved. During this time, Coworker #4 went to his vehicle, grabbed a firearm and started shooting towards the employee, which caused the group to start to disperse. The employee was hit by one of the gunshots and died at the hospital.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(a) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $600 | Mar 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(1) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $4,200 | $4,200 | Mar 22, 2024 | Final |