JMB Construction, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Incident on Apr 28, 2009 (fatal): Employee is killed by electrocution

At approximately 12:10 p.m. on April 28, 2009, Employee #1 and a coworker were i nstalling metal sheet pile shoring that was approximately 16.25 feet long. The c oworker was operating a Samsung Heavy Industries Excavator, made in Korea, Seria l Number J0428, and 1994 Model Number MX1 4-2. The excavator was located directl y under the 12-KV, 7,200 phase to phase high voltage line. As Employee #1 was gu iding the metal sheet pile with his left hand and opening the metal barricade fe ncing with his right hand, the knuckle of the excavator boom came in contact wit h the 12-KV line. Employee #1 yelled and fell to the ground, gasping for air as his right hand contorted. Employee #1 died at the site. He was transported to th e Marin County Coroners, where it was determined that he died of electrocution.

Incident on Nov 14, 2007: Employee sprains knee dismounting ladder

On November 14, 2007, Employee #1 was stepping off a ladder when he twisted his knee. He suffered a severe sprain, for which he was hospitalized.

Incident on Oct 7, 1997: Employee injured when struck by front end loader

At approximately 2:00 p.m. on November 7, 1997, a front end loader was being use d by the employer's foreman in the backhoe configuration. The machine was raised on its outriggers. As the foreman lowered the machine to the ground, the machin e moved because the power was not disengaged from the driving wheels. The moving vehicle struck Employee #1, who was standing nearby, fracturing his foot.