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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1512417 - Derr And Gruenewald Construction Co
Inspection Information - Office: Denver Area Office
Site Address:
Derr And Gruenewald Construction Co
11585 E 53rd
Denver, CO 80221
Mailing Address:
Po Box 218, Henderson, CO 80640
Union Status: Union
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/1984
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/28/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360554869 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $350 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $350 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260105 A | 12/21/1984 | 12/27/1984 | $0 | $350 | $0 | 01/07/1985 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19260100 A | 12/21/1984 | 12/27/1984 | $0 | $0 | $0 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
AN EMPLOYEE FELL 28 FEET WHILE INSTALLING A SKY LIGHT ATOP THE ROOF JOISTS OF A WAREHOUSE UNDER CONSTRUCTION. EMPLOYEE #1 AND ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WERE PLACING THE FRAME INTO PLACE TO BE TACK WELDED. THEY WERE EACH HOLDING A SIDE OF THE SKY LIGHT WHILE STANDING ON THE WAREHOUSE ROOF GIRDERS AND JOISTS. AFTER THE SKYLIGHT WAS SET IN PLACE BOTH EMPLOYEES STOOD UP STRAIGHT. EMPLOYEE #1 LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL OVER BACKWARDS. HE FELL 28 FEET TO THE CONCRETE FLOOR AND SUFFERED MASSIVE HEAD INJURIES.
Keywords: ERECTION PROCESS, IRON WORKER, LOST BALANCE, SKYLIGHT, INSTALLING, BUILDING, CONSTRUCTION, STEEL ERECTION, FALL, SINGLE STORY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1512417 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |