Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125775098 - Fryer Roofing

Inspection Information - Office: Fresno District Office

Investigation Summary

Employee #1, an experienced Class 5 roofer apprentice, was part of a crew preparing a roof for tar application. He was working on the tar kettle and went down, without permission, to check its temperature and before the crew was ready for it. After checking the temperature and tar level, Employee #1 started the pump. He failed, however, to check the connection of the tar delivery pipe above his head. Hot tar sprayed out of the pipe and onto Employee #1's face, neck, shoulder, back, and hands. He sustained second-degree burns to his upper body, for which he was hospitalized.

Keywords: BURN, SHOULDER, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, LINE CONNECTOR, ROOFER, FACE, HOT TAR, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE