Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1977826 - Thornton Roofing Contractors
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Thornton Roofing Contractors
Coosada Road
Coosada, AL 36020
Mailing Address:
3085 Simmons Dr., Montgomery, AL 36108
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/06/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/29/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360650964 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 |
| Current Penalty | $200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $200 |
| 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 | 19260500 B04 | 06/13/1985 | 06/15/1985 | $200 | $200 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 had been assigned the task of mixing an aluminum coating that was to be applied to a 4:12 pitch roof that had 14 ft eaves. The roof had approximately fifty 2 by 8 ft fiberglass skylights, none of which was guarded or covered. Employee #1 either stepped or fell through a skylight and fell 18 feet to a concrete floor. He was killed.
Keywords: ROOF OPENING COVER, SKYLIGHT, ROOF, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1977826 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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