Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127362754 - Johnson Controls, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Johnson Controls, Inc.
11 North Washington Street
Easton, MD 21601
Mailing Address:
115 West Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/24/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/03/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360620918 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,550 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,550 |
| Current Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| 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 | 50104 A | 07/23/1996 | 07/24/1996 | $1,500 | $3,275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19100026 C03 IV | 07/23/1996 | 07/24/1996 | $1,500 | $3,275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was changing a light ballast on an 11 ft high light fixture. He was using a 20 ft metal extension ladder with the top rung leaning against the 4 in. diameter support pole for the light fixture. The ladder was tied to the light pole at the top rung with a piece of insulated electrical wire and was located directly above a 52 in. high wrought iron fence with 6 in. spikes at 6 in. intervals. The ladder moved, causing Employee #1 to fall approximately 8 in. onto the exposed spikes of the wrought iron fence. He lifted himself from the spikes and waited until help arrived. The employer had no work rules regarding placement, selection, and use of ladders. The work had been performed on several occasions by different employees using the same equipment.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION LADDER, IMPALED, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LADDER, METAL LADDER, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127362754 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |
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