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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 2842227 - Loftus Masonry Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Loftus Masonry Incorporated
Shipmasters Way At Grove Ct.
Riva, MD 21410
Mailing Address:
1410 Mara Vista Court, Crofton, MD 21231
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1741
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/17/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/01/1985
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360745582 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | Other | 19260602 C01 VI | 10/07/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 890032 E A | 10/07/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 890032 F A | 10/07/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Other | 890032 H A | 10/07/1985 | 10/07/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 3, 1985, Employee #1, a brick or stone mason for Loftus Masonry, was walking on two scaffold grade planks each measuring approximately 10 inches by 2 inches by 16 feet. Supports for the planks spanned approximately 80 inches. The elevation of the scaffold was approximately 13 feet. A crack developed across the width of the plank, approximately 6 feet from the end. The plank failed to support the employee. Employee #1 fell approximately 13 feet sustaining a minor fracture to a vertebrate and several bruised ribs. The plank showed no external damage such as saw marks, knots, or splits. Witnesses did not hear cracking noises. The scaffold sections were tubular welded measuring approximately 80 inches in length, by 80 inches in height, and 63 inches in width. Scaffold components were inspected daily. Employee #1 was a experienced mason of approximately 20 years. He was helping the installation of a brick wall over wood framing at the time of the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, SUPPORT POSTS, PLANK, BRICK, RIB, FALL, CONTUSION, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2842227 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Brickmasons and stonemasons |