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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105707459 - Manhattan Homes, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Manhattan Homes, Inc.
Lot 208, 12759 Ashleigh Ct.
Fairfax, VA 22030
Mailing Address:
2136 C Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1531
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/01/1989
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/15/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360299739 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| 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 | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | ARM001103 A | 07/25/1989 | 07/29/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 2:45 p.m. on March 31, 1989, Employees #1, 2 and 3 were inside a 2-story single family house under construction. The house was under roof with the stairs and all interior studding in place. The exterior walls, at that phase, consisted of 2 inch by 4 inch studs and styrofoam sheathing with the window and door openings in place. Employees #1, 2, and #3 were installing the plumbing at this time. When they went into the house the weather was warm and sunny with a light breeze. Approximately 10 minutes later the sky darkened and the wind began to pick up causing the house to creak. A sudden burst of wind struck the house causing the roof to apparently lift up a short distance and the house began to move. At this point the employees ran to get out, but the house collapsed on top of them. They had been on the first floor level at the time. Employee #1 was trapped just inside the back of the house, but the other two employees were able to free themselves. Employee #1 received a laceration over his right eye, a fractured upper leg and a low back injury. Employee #2 suffered rib and low back injuries. Employee #3 incurred a back injury. Employees #1 and two were hospitalized, and Employee #3 was treated and released. Prior to this occurrence the house appeared to have normal stability at this stage of construction. It was unable to withstand the sudden violent burst of wind which struck it.
Keywords: LACERATION, FRACTURE, HIGH WIND, INSTALLING, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, BACK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105707459 | Occupation Not Listed |