Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2004406 - James L Johnson Plumbing & Heating Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
James L Johnson Plumbing & Heating Inc
115 Sixth Avenue
Huntington, WV 25701
Mailing Address:
1949 8th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25703
Union Status: Union
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/05/1985
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/07/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360530729 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $150 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $150 |
| 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 | 19260450 A01 | 06/25/1985 | 06/28/1985 | $150 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 06/25/1985 | 06/28/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1, WORKING THROUGH A 12 INCH BY 48 INCH OPENING IN A DROP CEILING, WAS RELOCATING A SCAFFOLD PLANK ON TOP OF A SPRINKLER. HE WAS ABOUT 11 FEET, 1 INCH ABOVE THE FLOOR, STANDING ON OR NEAR THE TOP OF AN 8 FOOT METAL STEPLADDER. HE EITHER LOST HIS BALANCE OR MISS PLACED HIS FEET AND FELL TO THE FLOOR. HIS HEAD STRUCK AN OPEN METAL FRAME WINDOW, 40 INCHES WIDE, 64 INCHES LONG AND 46 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. THE STEPLADDER MEASURES 92 INCHES FROM THE TOP OF THE LADDER CAP TO THE FLOOR WHEN SET UP FOR USE. THE EMPLOYEE'S HEIGHT WAS ESTIMATED TO 5 FEET, 3 TO 4 INCHES. THE EMPLOYEE WAS A SHEET METAL MECHANIC, INSTALLING A PIECE OF AIR DUCT INTO MAIN SUPPLY LINE.
Keywords: HEAD, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2004406 | Fatality | Concussion | Sheetmetal duct installers |
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