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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112408273 - Whiz Cleaners
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Whiz Cleaners
6701 Richmond Hwy.
Alexandria, VA 22306
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7216
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/19/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/04/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360301824 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,720 | $0 | $0 | $160 | $0 | $1,880 |
| Current Penalty | $1,720 | $0 | $0 | $160 | $0 | $1,880 |
| 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 | 19101200 H | 12/04/1992 | 12/14/1992 | $160 | $160 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19261053 B12 | 12/04/1992 | 12/10/1992 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19261053 B13 | 12/04/1992 | 12/10/1992 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19261060 A | 12/04/1992 | 12/11/1992 | $280 | $280 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | ARM001102 A | 12/04/1992 | 12/10/1992 | $160 | $160 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 6:00 p.m. on June 2, 1992, Employee #1, a clothes presser for a dry cleaning establishment, completed work for the day and departed. He returned, however, to request a ride home. At that time, the owner was standing on an 8 ft stepladder fixing a ceiling fan located in a drop ceiling. When he descended the ladder to get a light to see the wiring above the drop ceiling, Employee #1 climbed the ladder, stood on the top step, and looked into the ceiling. Apparently, he lost his balance and fell 8 ft to the concrete floor. Employee #1 refused medical treatment, but later was taken to a doctor, who instructed him to go to a hospital. Employee #1 was taken to Mt. Vernon Hospital and admitted. On June 4, 1992, Employee #1 died of swelling of the brain and brain clots.
Keywords: REPAIR, STEPLADDER, WORK RULES, LADDER, FALL, LOST BALANCE, BRAIN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112408273 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |