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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300454683 - T W Frierson Contractor Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Tennessee Osha Nashville Office - Safety
Site Address:
T W Frierson Contractor Inc
455 Industrial Blvd.
La Vergne, TN 37086
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 17699, Nashville, TN 37217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1542
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/22/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/05/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361011802 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| Current Penalty | $8,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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 | 19260502 G01 | 11/06/1997 | 11/18/1997 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260502 K01 | 11/06/1997 | 11/18/1997 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, of T. W. Frierson, was on the roof of a warehouse installing roof panels and insulation. Kneeling on a roof panel, he attempted to flip over a piece of insulation that had become caught on the framework of a skylight. Employee #1 reached out 18 to 24 in. to grab the insulation, which he mistakenly believed was supported by a truss, fell 36 ft through the skylight opening. He broke his neck and was killed instantly. The company had not developed a fall protection plan or designated controlled access zones for this type of leading edge work.
Keywords: SKYLIGHT, FRACTURE, INSTALLING, ROOF, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, NECK, ROOF OPENING
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300454683 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |