Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100140730 - Alpine Roofing
Inspection Information - Office: Naperville Area Office
Site Address:
Alpine Roofing
3301 N. Mulford Road
Rockford, IL 61111
Mailing Address:
1223 Garrison, Rockford, IL 61103
Union Status: Union
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/04/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/15/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360121065 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| Current Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| 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 | 19260451 U03 | 03/24/1987 | 03/30/1987 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, A ROOFER, FELL FROM THE ROOF OF A BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION. HE WAS LAYING WOOD SHAKE SHINGLES ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE BUILDING WHEN ONE OF THE COMPANY OWNERS SENT HIM TO GET SOME TAR PAPER. AFTER ABOUT A HALF HOUR HAD ELAPSED WITHOUT THE RETURN OF THE EMPLOYEE, THE TWO OWNERS BEGAN TO LOOK FOR HIM. HE WAS FOUND IN AN EXHAUST PIT ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE BUILDING, DIRECTLY UNDER THE ROOF EDGE. THE CEMENT LINED PIT IS 10 FEET, 8 INCHES DEEP AND THE ROOF EDGE IS AN ADDITIONAL 31 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND, MAKING THE EMPLOYEE'S FALL 41 FEET,8 INCHES. THERE WERE NO WITNESSES TO THE ACCIDENT. THE GENERAL CONTRACTOR PROVIDED SAFETY BELTS AND LIFE LINES FOR THIS JOB, BUT THE ROOFING CONTRACTOR FAILED TO USE THEM.
Keywords: LIFELINE, SAFETY BELT, CONSTRUCTION, ROOFER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100140730 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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