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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1254729.015 - Ward Foundation Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Ward Foundation Inc.
909 S. Schumaker Drive
Salisbury, MD 21804
Mailing Address:
909 S. Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 712110/Museums
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/16/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/16/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1253721 |
Investigation Summary
At 11:00 a.m. on August 12, 2017, an employee along with his manager were utilizing a 24 foot extension ladder to address a water leak after a rain event. They decided to clean the roof gutters over the rear entrance and extended the ladder to 18 feet above a concrete walkway. While the manager supported the base of the ladder, the employee proceeded up the ladder. While cleaning the gutters the latches (dogs) from the upper ladder extension dislodged from the ladder base, causing the upper extension to collapse. This resulted in the employee falling backwards from a height of 18 feet, striking his torso on the ladder and his head on the concrete walkway. The employee was killed.
Keywords: Fall, Ladder, Ladder Hooks
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1254729.015 | 69 | M | Fatality | Occupation Not Listed |