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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103885638 - Arakaki Mechanical
Inspection Information - Office: Hi-E-Honolulu
Site Address:
Arakaki Mechanical
Plumeria Rd
Honokaa, HI 96727
Mailing Address:
P O Box 579, Keaau, HI 96749
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/27/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/26/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360738769 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,000 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $21,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $24,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 1300002 B01 | 09/30/1993 | 07/07/1993 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 1300004 A03 H | 09/30/1993 | 09/27/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Willful | 1330001 A | 09/30/1993 | 09/27/1993 | $21,000 | $21,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Other | 1100002 B02 | 09/30/1993 | 09/27/1993 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 6:45 A.M. ON JULY 2, 1993, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ON THE ROOF OF A SINGLE-STORY BUILDING DISCUSSING RIDGE CAP PROBLEMS WITH HIS FOREMAN. THE PREPAINTED LONG SPAN ROOF PANELS WERE STILL WET FROM THE EARLY MORNING RAIN AND EMPLOYEE #1 WAS NOT USING ANY FALL PROTECTION. AFTER REMOVING THE RIDGE CAP, EMPLOYEE #1 POSITIONED HIMSELF ON HIS KNEES AT THE TOP OF THE 4:12 PITCH ROOF WITH HIS BACK FACING THE SOUTH UNGUARDED ROOF LEDGE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS SEEN SLIDING DOWN THE METAL ROOF, GOING FROM HIS POSITION ON HIS KNEES TO LYING FLAT ON HIS STOMACH PRIOR TO FALLING OFF THE ROOF, LEGS FIRST. EMPLOYEE #1 FELL A TOTAL OF 15 FEET 11 INCHES ONTO A ROCK FLOOR. HE RECEIVED A SKULL FRACTURE AND A SEVERE BRUISE TO THE BRAIN, FOR WHICH HE IS STILL HOSPITALIZED.
Keywords: FRACTURE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, SKULL, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, SLIPPERY SURFACE, BRAIN, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103885638 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors, n.e.c. |