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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127362523 - John J. Kirlin Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
John J. Kirlin Inc.
100 S. Light St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
Mailing Address:
643 Lofstrand Lane, Rockville, MD 20850
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/1997
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/09/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100961903 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 9:30 a.m. on March 26, 1997, Employee #1 set up an 8 ft stepladder in a newly-constructed handicapped restroom so he could prepare a 1/2 in. copper tube for soldering. He was apparently on the second rung of the ladder when he lost his balance and fell, striking his head on the restroom's rear concrete wall. Employee #1 was transported to the Shock Trauma unit, where he was listed in critical condition, in a coma. He had received proper ladder training from both his company and from the Plumber's Union. Employee #1 was wearing a hard hat, in accordance with company rules.
Keywords: HEAD, STEPLADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, PLUMBING, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127362523 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Occupation not reported |