Inspection Detail
Inspection: 15278781 - City Of Albemarle, Dept. Of Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
City Of Albemarle, Dept. Of Public Works
2100 Sterling Dr.
Albemarle, NC 28001
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 190, Albemarle, NC 28001
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9199
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/11/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/1988
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360261416 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 7B0308 | 03/01/1988 | 03/07/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS DESCENDING A 12 FOOT FIBERGLASS EXTENSION LADDER THAT HAD BEEN PLACED AGAINST THE SIDE OF AN 8 FOOT HIGH GUARDHOUSE. WHEN THE EMPLOYEE REACHED THE SECOND OR THIRD RUNG FROM THE BOTTOM, HE FELL BACKWARDS TO THE PAVEMENT. HE WAS KILLED WHEN HIS HEAD AND NECK STRUCK THE HARD SURFACE. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHY THE EMPLOYEE FELL FROM THE LADDER.
Keywords: HEAD, EXTENSION LADDER, LADDER, FALL, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15278781 | Fatality | Fracture | Electrical power installers and repairers |
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