Inspection Detail
Inspection: 18520650 - Steel Performance, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Steel Performance, Inc.
933 Montlieu Dr.
High Point, NC 27262
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 8628, Greensboro, NC 27419
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/18/1991
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/17/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360263818 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Current Violations | 12 | 12 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,950 |
| Current Penalty | $4,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,450 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $1,150 | $1,150 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260550 G02 | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01002A | Serious | 19260028 A | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01002B | Serious | 19260550 G06 VII | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19260550 B02 | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | Y - State Decision | |
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19260550 G04 IA | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19260550 G04 IIA | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $1,000 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | Y - State Decision | |
| 8. | 01006 | Serious | 19260550 G04 IIB | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $900 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | Y - State Decision | |
| 9. | 01007 | Serious | 19260550 G04 IIF | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | Y - State Decision | |
| 10. | 01008 | Serious | 19260550 G04 III | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $1,100 | $1,100 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 11. | 01009 | Serious | 19260550 G04 IVB | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | Y - State Decision | |
| 12. | 01010A | Serious | 19260550 G04 IVD | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | Y - State Decision | |
| 13. | 01010B | Serious | 19260550 G05 IIIA | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 14. | 01011A | Serious | 19260550 G05 I | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | Y - State Decision | |
| 15. | 01011B | Serious | 19260550 G05 VI | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 16. | 01012 | Serious | 19260550 G08 I | 10/18/1991 | 10/24/1991 | $0 | $1,100 | $0 | 11/05/1991 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On July 9, 1991, Employee #1, age 33, was climbing down a rope attached to a steeple 150 ft above ground. Employee #1 lost his grip on the rope and fell 54 1/2 ft to a scaffold at the base of the steeple. Employee #1 fell off the scaffold, fell through an opening in the belfry, and fell an additional 12 ft to the concrete floor. He sustained multiple fractures. No fall protection or safety lines were used.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROPE, CONSTRUCTION, DESCENDING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18520650 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Structural metal workers | ||
| 2 | 18520650 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Structural metal workers |
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