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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18315259 - Abc Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Abc Construction
2885 North Berkeley Lake Road
Duluth, GA 30136
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 188, Taylorsville, GA 30178
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 02/10/1989
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/1990
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 901088203 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $180 | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,180 |
| Current Penalty | $180 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,180 |
| 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 | 19260550 A17 | 04/14/1989 | 05/19/1989 | $180 | $180 | $0 | 05/09/1989 | - | |
| 2. | 02001 | Willful | 5A0001 | 04/14/1989 | 04/17/1989 | $1,000 | $9,000 | $0 | 05/09/1989 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19260550 A17 | 04/14/1989 | 04/28/1989 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 05/09/1989 | - |
Investigation Summary
A load of decking was placed on bar joists. The joists were welded in place, but no bridging or bracing was installed. The joists were 40 ft long, spaced 6 ft apart, and had a live load capacity of 139 lb/linear foot. The decking was 24 ft long by 3 ft wide, and weighed 4,338 lb. Employee #1 had loosened one choker and was going to undo the other one when the joist twisted and fell and the decking fell. Employee #1 fell and was hospitalized. The joist was designed to hold 1,668 lb; it was overloaded by 2 1/2:1.
Keywords: JOIST, COLLAPSE, OVERLOADED, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, BRACING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18315259 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |