Inspection Detail

Inspection: 105677678 - F.N. Thompson Inc

Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Richmond (Regional Office) - Safety 0355111

Inspection Nr: 105677678

Report ID: 0355111

Date Opened: 03/15/1989

Site Address:
F.N. Thompson Inc
1100 China Berry Blvd
Richmond, VA 23225

Mailing Address:
Pob 32008, Charlotte, NC 28232

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1542

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 03/31/1989

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 04/04/1989

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360297238

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 894550

Event: 03/15/1989

Employee killed in fall when scaffold malfunctions

Employee #1 was on a 60 ft high two-point suspended scaffold caulking windows. When he started down, one of the climbers malfunctioned, allowing the cable to freewheel. The emergency brake also malfunctioned, causing the opposite end of the scaffold to stop moving and the scaffold to become vertical. Employee #1, who was not using a lifeline and a safety belt, fell 50 ft and was killed. Safety belts and lifelines were available at the job site.

Keywords: BRAKE, WORK RULES, SAFETY BELT, LIFELINE, CONSTRUCTION, TWO PT SUSP SCAFFOLD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, MECH MALFUNCTION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105677678					Occupation Not Listed

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