Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125434639 - Roofers, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Roofers, Inc.
Vencor Hospital, 601 S. Carlin Springs Road
Arlington, VA 22204
Mailing Address:
325 West 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21211
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/04/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/16/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362308454 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260502 H01 III | 02/18/1997 | 07/18/1997 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 07/17/1997 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 8:26 a.m. on February 4, 1997, Employee #1 was laying #15 asphalt felt roofing paper on the roof of the penthouse at Vencor Hospital, Arlington, VA. When installed, the paper extended 7 3/4 in. over the edge of the roof. Employee #1 was kneeling during the installation. He stood up when he had finished, placing his right foot on the unsupported paper overhang. Employee #1 fell 10 ft 6 in. to the first floor roof, landing on his face. Medical personnel who responded from inside the hospital attempted CPR but they were unable to resuscitate him. Employee #1 was transported to the Fairfax Hospital Shock Trauma Center, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Keywords: ROOF, CPR, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, ROOFER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, FACE, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125434639 | Fatality | Other | Roofers |
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