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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1699292.015 - Jimb Roofing
Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor
Site Address:
Jimb Roofing
1814 West 38th Avenue
Gary, IN 46408
Mailing Address:
499 W 53rd Place, Merrillville, IN 46410
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/24/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2084823 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 03/22/2024 | 05/08/2024 | $400 | $400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 03/22/2024 | 05/08/2024 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 03/22/2024 | 05/08/2024 | $400 | $400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19261053 B12 | 03/22/2024 | 05/08/2024 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | Z - Issued | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19261060 A | 03/22/2024 | 05/08/2024 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $0 | Z - Issued |
Investigation Summary
At 8:31 a.m. on September 22, 2023, an employee working as a roofer for a roofing contractor was setting up a ladder to begin work on the roof of a multi-family residential building. The employee was working on replacing the roof. While moving a ladder, the employer believes that the ladder slipped and fell into power line. The employee died after being electrocuted.
Keywords: Clearance, Construction, Contact, Electric Shock, Electrocuted, Falling Object, Ladder, Overhead Power Line, Power Lines, Residential Construction, Roof, Roofer, Shock, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1699292.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Roofers |