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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1284257.015 - New Finish Construction, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
New Finish Construction, Llc
460 Mount Vernon Avenue Extension
Uniontown, PA 15401
Mailing Address:
6 Laurel Street, Fairchance, PA 15436
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/20/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/19/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1294205 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,966 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,966 |
| Current Penalty | $25,868 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,868 |
| 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 | 19260020 B02 | 05/18/2018 | 05/31/2018 | $0 | $1,663 | $0 | 06/13/2018 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 05/18/2018 | $12,934 | $12,934 | $0 | 06/13/2018 | J - ALJ Decision | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 05/18/2018 | $0 | $2,772 | $0 | 06/13/2018 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19261060 A01 III | 05/18/2018 | $0 | $1,663 | $0 | 06/13/2018 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19261053 B12 | 05/18/2018 | $12,934 | $12,934 | $0 | 06/13/2018 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
At 3:00 p.m. on December 19, 2017, Employee #1 was helping the owner of the company to clean up. The owner tossed a metal roof anchor off of the roof. The roof anchor became stuck on a 7,200 volt overhead power line that ran along the side of the house. Employee #1 climbed a portable ladder and attempted to dislodge the anchor plate from the overhead power line. Employee #1 received an electrical shock and fell approximately 15 feet to the ground below. Employee #1 had burns to both hands. His gloves had exploded and were burned. An exit wound was visible on his right triceps. A smaller exit wound was visible on his right calf. A significant amount of blood was visible on the pavement where Employee #1 was found. Employee #1 sustained severe burns to his hands, arms, and legs after making contact with overhead power lines energized to 7,200 volts and was killed.
Keywords: Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Power Lines
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1284257.015 | 48 | M | Fatality | Roofers |