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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 17412271 - South Gadsden Machine & Salvage Co., Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
South Gadsden Machine & Salvage Co., Inc.
1802 East Side Drive
Gadsden, AL 35901
Mailing Address:
174 South 26th, Gadsden, AL 35901
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/22/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/09/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360535363 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| 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 | 19040002 A | 12/19/1988 | 12/23/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 19100134 B01 | 12/19/1988 | 12/23/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 19, 1988, Employee #1 was told to take a break. He walked onto a spot on the roof of the building that he had been told to stay away from. This part of the roof was off limits because it was rusted through in several places and presumably would not support a man's weight. The roof gave way under Employee #1 and he fell 148 feet to his death.
Keywords: ROOF, BARRIER GUARD, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, CONSTRUCTION, UNSTABLE SURFACE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UNGUARDED, WARNING SIGN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17412271 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |