Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104429105 - Taylor Electric Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Taylor Electric Co., Inc.
13230 Martin Road
Brandywine, MD 20613
Mailing Address:
Rte. 925, Taylor Bldg., Po Box 158, Waldorf, MD 20601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/1988
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/24/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360617146 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $470 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $470 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 09123503 A 3 | 05/31/1988 | 06/03/1988 | $300 | $470 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 09123503 A 5 B | 05/31/1988 | 06/03/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 09123503 A 5 C | 05/31/1988 | 06/03/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01001D | Serious | 09123503 B 2 | 05/31/1988 | 06/03/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 climbed into a shallow well from a 10 foot two-section ladder that had been extended to approximately 17 ft 6 in. The ladder was suspended on two bars placed under the top of a precast ring. He had tied himself off using a 1/2 nylon rope wrapped twice around his waist and secured with a square knot. As he stepped where the two sections of the ladder joined, his foot slipped and he fell into the water at the bottom of the well, which was over 6 ft deep. He managed to climb the 1/2 nylon rope, which was knotted about every 3 ft, to gain access to the ladder. He reached the ladder but, either because of fatigue or because he was in the well water, he was unable to maintain this position. He lowered himself back into the water and supported his buoyant weight by holding onto the PVC pipe loading from foot level at the base of the well (below water) to the elbow at approximately 6 ft below the top of the precast ring. He waited in this position until he was rescued by the fire department.
Keywords: WORK RULES, SLIP, WELL, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, FOOT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104429105 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |
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