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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119529261 - Td Construction, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Td Construction, Inc.
5281 Corporate Drive
Frederick, MD 21701
Mailing Address:
4020 Buffalo Road, Mt. Airy, MD 21771
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/20/1994
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/22/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360755912 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,000 |
| 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 | 19260500 B08 | 06/02/1994 | 06/07/1994 | $300 | $450 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19260500 C01 | 06/02/1994 | 06/07/1994 | $700 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 50405 C | 06/02/1994 | 06/07/1994 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A six unit townhouse (unit #82 through #87) was being constructed and measured 120 feet long, 32 feet wide, and 3 levels high (approximately 25 feet). Because materials had not been shipped together, the townhouse was being constructed in a manner inconsistent with protocol. The framers constructed the first three units (units #82 through #84) three levels high and the last three units (units #84 through #86) two levels high. Normally, the first level of all six townhouse units are constructed together, then the second level of all units, then the third, and at each level the fire walls are installed and then tied-in (clipped) to the next level deck. This ties all six units together and adds some support. At this site some of the fire walls were installed on the first level only and were never clipped. As is normally done, 2 by 4 lumber was used to brace the exterior walls of the units. Employee #1 and a coworker removed several of the braces and started to frame the interior walls of unit #83, measuring approximately 20 feet wide, 32 feet long and 25 high. The wind began blowing at approximately 34 mph when unit #83 collapsed. Normally a superintendent is on the job site managing inspections and ensuring safety, but he was on vacation the week the six unit townhouse was being constructed and the day unit #83 collapsed. The coworker exited the townhouse before it collapsed. Employee #1 was pinned under the collapsed townhouse. Once freed, Employee #1 was transported to Frederick Hospital where he was treated for six broken ribs and a broken collarbone.
Keywords: UNSECURED, WORK RULES, RIB, FRACTURE, HIGH WIND, BUILDING, PINNED, COLLARBONE, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119529261 | Occupation Not Listed |