Inspection Detail
Inspection: 127378768 - G. L. K. Erection Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
G. L. K. Erection Services, Inc.
7445 New Ridge Road
Hanover, MD 21076
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 1801, Frederick, MD 21702
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/11/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/05/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100961143 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $2,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,050 |
| Current Penalty | $2,050 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,050 |
| 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 | 19260028 A | 01/16/1997 | 01/17/1997 | $2,050 | $2,050 | $0 | 02/20/1997 | - | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19260503 B01 | 01/16/1997 | 01/17/1997 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/20/1997 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 and a coworker were installing cross-bracing and tightening bolts between sections #7 and #8, c and d. They were working from a scaffold board that ran the width of the openings and that was used to maintain position and assist in balance. Employee #1 fell 30 ft 6 in. to the concrete floor. He fractured his pelvis and humerus, and underwent several operations. It was not determined if the board broke. The coworker was wearing fall protection; Employee #1 was not.
Keywords: BOARD, FRACTURE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, PELVIS, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, LEG, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 127378768 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Structural metal workers |
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