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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: 1774071.015 - David M. Maines Associates, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
David M. Maines Associates, Incorporated
64 Keystone Central Drive
Mill Hall, PA 17751
Mailing Address:
10 Expansion Drive, P.O. Box 167 Attn: David Maines, Lewistown, PA 17044
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/24/2025
Emphasis: N:Fall
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2209594 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,445 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,445 |
| Current Penalty | $31,445 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,445 |
| 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 | 19261053 B08 | 02/24/2025 | 03/06/2025 | $14,895 | $14,895 | $0 | 03/21/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19261053 B21 | 02/24/2025 | 03/06/2025 | $16,550 | $16,550 | $0 | 03/21/2025 | C - Contested | |
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19261053 B22 | 02/24/2025 | 03/06/2025 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 03/21/2025 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 11:49 a.m. on September 6, 2024, Employee #1 was climbing a 32-foot extension ladder while holding a five-gallon bucket. As the employee neared the top of the ladder, it swayed, causing him to fall to the ground. Employee #1 sustained blunt force trauma to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Bucket , Climbing, Climbing on Ladder, Extension Ladder, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Ground, Head, Ladder, Unconsciousness, Unresponsive
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1774071.015 | 27 | M | Fatality | Roofers |