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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111801791 - Capital Building Maintenance Service, East
Inspection Information - Office: Foster City District Office
Site Address:
Capital Building Maintenance Service, East
303 Twin Dolphin Dr.
Redwood City, CA 94063
Mailing Address:
183-A Beacon Street, South San Francisco, CA 94063
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/13/1995
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/02/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361346240 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 | ||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 3 | 10 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $18,000 | $45,000 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $63,300 |
| 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 | 3203 A | 01/13/1995 | 02/09/1995 | $0 | $85 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3284 B01 F | 01/13/1995 | 02/07/1995 | $0 | $85 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3286 A 3 | 01/13/1995 | 01/19/1995 | $0 | $130 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 3286 A02 | 01/13/1995 | 02/09/1995 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3282 O | 01/13/1995 | 01/19/1995 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 6. | 04001 | Serious | 3286 A 4 | 01/13/1995 | 01/19/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 7. | 05001 | Serious | 3284 A 1 D | 01/13/1995 | 01/19/1995 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 8. | 06001 | Serious | 3282 D | 01/13/1995 | 01/19/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 9. | 07001 | Serious | 3282 D | 01/13/1995 | 02/09/1995 | $0 | $4,500 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 10. | 08001 | Willful | 3286 A 1 | 01/13/1995 | 01/19/1995 | $0 | $45,000 | $0 | 01/23/1995 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were starting to clean a portion of the facade of a seven-story building when he fell to his death. He apparently had forgotten to tie his rope or had not tied it properly. No rope breaks were noted and no safety lines were used by either worker. The employer insisted that Sky Genie systems do not require the use of a safety line. The employer had decided to use the Sky Genie chairs for the entire job even though the building is provided with a davit system designed specifically for exterior building maintenance work such as window cleaning. The employer had been advised by the property managers that the davit system had been inspected and certified as safe to use. A demonstration by the employer as to the proper way to tie the ropes did not follow the manufacturer's recommendation. The Sky Genie descent control device was approved by the division for use in window cleaning when used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Keywords: WINDOW WASHER, BOSUN CHAIR, LIFELINE, WORK RULES, FALL, TIE-OFF
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111801791 | Fatality | Other | Supervisors, cleaning and building service workers |