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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1760512.015 - Victor Brown
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Victor Brown
1855 West Queens Court
Crofton, MD 21114
Mailing Address:
713 Wesley Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 561790/Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/06/2024
Emphasis: N:Fall, S:Fall
Case Closed: 09/06/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2184201 |
Investigation Summary
At 11:30 a.m. on July 9, 2024, Employee #1 and a Foreman were cleaning the gutters of a house. According to the Foreman, he and Employee #1 had just come back from a five-minute break prior to the incident. The Foreman and Employee #1 drank some water and sat in the shade during the break. Once the break was done, Employee #1 climbed back up an extension ladder to continue cleaning the gutters by hand. The Foreman was located on the ground and was holding the ladder. According to the Foreman, he saw Employee #1 go limp while on the ladder. Employee #1 then fell approximately 20 feet to compacted soil. Employee #1 received fatal injuries to the head and internal organs.
Keywords: Cleaning, Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Gutter, Head, Internal Injuries, Soil
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1760512.015 | 39 | M | Fatality | Laborers, except construction |