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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111819405 - General Window Cleaning Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Oakland District Office
Site Address:
General Window Cleaning Co.
4900 Hopyard Rd.
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 2418, Livermore, CA 94550
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/21/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/24/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361371982 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 5 | 6 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $250 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | 3282 D | 06/12/1992 | 07/10/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3292 D01 | 06/12/1992 | 02/02/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 3203 B02 | 06/12/1992 | 07/10/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 342 A | 06/12/1992 | 02/27/1992 | $250 | $250 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Other | 14301 A01 | 06/12/1992 | 02/27/1992 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02001 | Serious | 3286 A04 | 06/12/1992 | 02/02/1992 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:40 a.m. on February 2, 1992, Employee #1, a 55-year-old window washer with over ten years of experience, was performing window washing operations at a three- floor, five-level commercial office building constructed in 1985. Installed tie-back eyes were available on the roof. Employee #1 was using a Fitch midsize roller located at the third floor parapet, which was equipped with a Sky Genie descent system and included a boatswain's chair lowered to the next level. He did not use a separate safety line, which would have been tied off to the tie-backs. The Fitch roller was being moved laterally on the roof by a helper, and for unknown reasons, the entire outfit fell 30 ft from the roof, landing approximately eight feet from the building. Employee #1 suffered multiple fractures and contusion of the kidney. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for admission and treatment. The helper gave vague testimony and could not recall the event.
Keywords: WINDOW WASHER, FRACTURE, BOSUN CHAIR, ROOF, HOISTING MECHANISM, LIFELINE, WORK RULES, FALL, KIDNEY, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111819405 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |