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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126629385 - Bush & Sons, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Bush & Sons, Inc.
420 E. Monroe Ave.
Alexandria, VA 22301
Mailing Address:
1408 Ritchie Marlboro Road, Capital Hieghts, MD 20743
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/27/1995
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Scaffold
Case Closed: 06/16/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 902491885 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Current Violations | 6 | 1 | 7 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,900 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $7,200 |
| Current Penalty | $3,450 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 10/20/1995 | 11/14/1995 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260451 E01 | 10/20/1995 | 10/25/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260451 E05 | 10/20/1995 | 10/25/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19260050 D01 | 10/20/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $300 | $600 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 5. | 01003A | Serious | 19260059 E01 | 10/20/1995 | 11/14/1995 | $525 | $1,050 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 6. | 01003B | Serious | 19260059 G08 | 10/20/1995 | 11/14/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 7. | 01003C | Serious | 19260059 H | 10/20/1995 | 11/14/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 8. | 01004 | Serious | 19260451 E07 II | 10/20/1995 | 10/25/1995 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 9. | 01005 | Serious | 19260451 E10 | 10/20/1995 | 10/25/1995 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 10. | 01006A | Serious | 19261053 B06 | 10/20/1995 | 10/25/1995 | $375 | $750 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 11. | 01006B | Serious | 19261060 A01 III | 10/20/1995 | 11/02/1995 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 12. | 02001 | Other | ARM000205 A | 10/20/1995 | 10/30/1995 | $150 | $300 | $0 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On the evening of September 26, 1995, Employees #1, #2, and #3 were attempting to install an A/C heating duct 25 ft 3 in. above a future gymnasium floor. Employee #3 was working from the platform of a manually propelled rolling scaffold 25 ft 6 in. high. Employee #1 was working from a 6 ft wooden stepladder on the platform of another manually propelled scaffold 15 ft 10 in. high. Employee #2 was on the floor to move the scaffolds when needed. Using a chain fall, Employee #3 raised the 42 in. diameter elbow end of the 25 ft long double walled duct to match the existing duct at 25 ft 3 in. He then attempted to line up the two ducts and fasten them together. The 16 gauge, 3 in. wide hanger/hoisting strap around the elbow broke, causing the heavier elbow end of the duct to fall. This section struck the scaffold on which Employee #1 was working, causing it to tip over. He fell with the scaffold, then jumped clear of the falling scaffold and duct. He landed on his feet then fell onto his right side. Employee #2 was struck in the back by an unknown object and knocked to his knees. The investigation revealed that the strap attached to the elbow section comprised two pieces of 16 gauge galvanized metal 3 in. wide that were spot or tack welded together by the manufacturer. The weld broke and the bolt holding the strap to the duct pulled through the strap. The duct should have been secured and lifted with a hoist rather than with the permanent installation hangers.
Keywords: DUCT, HOISTING MECHANISM, WORK RULES, BROKEN WELD, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, OVERTURN, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126629385 | Non Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 126629385 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 126629385 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |