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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1208220.015 - Berks Construction Group, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Harrisburg Area Office
Site Address:
Berks Construction Group, Llc
907 Connor Court
Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Mailing Address:
2401 Noble Street, West Lawn, PA 19609
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236118/Residential Remodelers
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 05/26/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/02/2018
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1180335 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $5,070 | $0 | $0 | $406 | $0 | $5,476 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260055 A | 06/13/2017 | $4,000 | $5,070 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260055 B | 06/13/2017 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 3. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 06/13/2017 | 09/15/2017 | $0 | $406 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 9:48 a.m. on February 2, 2017, Employee #1, a foreman, and Coworker #1, a laborer, both employed by a construction company, were working at a residential building. They were cutting concrete, using a gas-powered concrete saw in an enclosed, unventilated room. Both employees were overcome by carbon monoxide. Employee #1 lost consciousness. Coworker #1 exhibited erratic behavior and slurred speech. Emergency services were called, and both employees were transported to the hospital. Employee #1 was admitted and treated for carbon monoxide poisoning. He was treated with a hyperbaric oxygen therapy. At the time of this report, Employee #1 was in critical condition. Coworker #1 was provided oxygen and released from the hospital the same day.
Keywords: Carbon Monoxide, Concrete, Construction, Enclosed Space, Gas, Poisoning, Residential Construction, Saw, Toxic Atmosphere, Unconsciousness
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1208220.015 | 55 | M | Non Hospitalized injury | Construction laborers | |
| 2 | 1208220.015 | 37 | M | Hospitalized injury | Construction laborers |