Inspection Detail

Inspection: 119524700 - The Roof Center, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health

Inspection Nr: 119524700

Report ID: 0352440

Date Opened: 08/16/1994

Site Address:
The Roof Center, Inc.
7001 Conneticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Mailing Address:
5244 River Road, Bethesda, MD 20816

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:5033

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Unprog Rel

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 08/16/1994

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 08/22/1994

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	360756308

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 14479638

Event: 08/08/1994

Employees injured after falling from roof

Employees #1 through #3, including two weather proof mechanics and one materials handler, were working approximately 35 feet above the ground on a 12:12 pitched church roof. The employees were standing on 2 by 10 boards that were supported by adjustable roofing brackets, unloading a pallet of slate shingles, when one of the roofing brackets failed. The employees slid off the roof and hit the ground. Employee #1 landed on a chain link fence and suffered severe lacerations to his right hand. Employee #2 landed on a grassy area in an adjoining back yard; he broke both legs and fractured his back. Employee #3 landed on the concrete sidewalk at the base of an access ladder; he sustained head contusions and scrapes and bruises. None of the employees were wearing safety harnesses and lanyards.

Keywords: ROOF BRACKET, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, LANYARD, OFF LOADING, CONTUSION, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119524700			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Helpers, construction trades

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