Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109293787 - Advanced Floor Systems, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Advanced Floor Systems, Inc.
1401 Oakside Drive
Canton, GA 30114
Mailing Address:
1030 Nine North Drive, Alpharetta, GA 30201
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/18/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/23/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901676106 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Serious | 19260703 B03 | 01/30/1995 | 02/09/1995 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 12:30 p.m. on January 17, 1995, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were pouring concrete slab for the second floor balcony of an apartment building. The third floor balcony had already been poured. All three employees were standing on the second floor balcony when it collapsed, causing the third floor balcony to fall on top of them. Employees #1 and #2 sustained fractured ribs and multiple cuts and bruises. One of these employees also sustained backbone and eye injuries. Employee #3 sustained minor cuts and scratches. Causal factors include: inadequate temporary shoring; inadequate permanent framing supports; improper nailing of the joist hangers; improper inspection of the shoring and supports; and no plans on the job site for the temporary shoring.
Keywords: CONCRETE SLAB, WORK RULES, SHORING, CONTUSION, FRACTURE, COLLAPSE, CONSTRUCTION, BACK, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109293787 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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