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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 301443131 - Banch Inc. (Dba Hoffman Lumber)
Inspection Information - Office: Osha Philadelphia Area Office
Site Address:
Banch Inc. (Dba Hoffman Lumber)
1112 Dawn Drive
West Chester, PA 19380
Mailing Address:
Union & Franklin Sts., West Chester, PA 19381
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/22/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/09/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360463244 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 19040008 | 11/13/1996 | 11/17/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19260025 A | 11/13/1996 | 11/17/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 19261060 A | 11/13/1996 | 12/16/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 1:15 p.m. on August 27, 1996, Employee #1 was completing the installation of a gas fireplace assembly for a new house under construction. He was using a 25 to 30 ft tall ladder to install flue piping components to the top of the chimney. The ladder was still in place when Employee #1 fell to the ground. He died of blunt trauma injures to the head.
Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, LADDER, INSTALLING, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301443131 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |