Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3012796 - Associated Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh
Site Address:
Associated Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
301 North Scales St.
Reidsville, NC 27320
Mailing Address:
Post Office Box 18430, Greensboro, NC 27419
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/01/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/22/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360610612 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| Current Penalty | $560 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $560 |
| 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 B01 | 05/29/1987 | 06/04/1987 | $560 | $560 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19260025 A | 05/29/1987 | 06/04/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02002 | Other | 19260350 J | 05/29/1987 | 06/04/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS INVOLVED IN THE DEMOLITION AND DISMANTLING OF A BOILER. HE WAS ASSIGNED AS A RIGGER. AFTER HE HAD REMOVED A VENT FROM THE RELIEF VALVE OF BOILER #3 HE REMOVED THE SAFETY BELT HE HAD BEEN WEARING SO THAT HE COULD GO ON BREAK. HE APPARENTLY TRIPPED OR LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL THROUGH A 50 BY 29 INCH OPENING IN THE GRATING USED TO LOWER MATERIALS. HE FELL 35 FEET, 9 INCHES TO THE GROUND FLOOR. A TEMPORARY GUARD RAIL OF NYLON STRAPPING WAS AVAILABLE, BUT NOT IN USE, AT THE TIME OF THE ACCIDENT. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD AT 9:30 AM AS A RESULT OF HEAD INJURIES SUSTAINED IN THE FALL.
Keywords: HEAD, GUARDRAIL, DEMOLITION, WORK RULES, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, FLOOR OPENING, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3012796 | Fatality | Fracture | Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters |
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