Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303491591 - W.S. Drywall Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
W.S. Drywall Services, Inc.
1275 West Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21702
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box A 16629 Scott Road, Emmitsburg, MD 21727
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/24/2000
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/29/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100966563 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $1,875 | $0 | $4,800 | $0 | $0 | $6,675 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,250 |
| 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 | Repeat | 19260454 A | 04/25/2000 | 04/28/2000 | $1,500 | $4,800 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 19260452 W06 I | 04/25/2000 | 04/28/2000 | $750 | $1,875 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 03001 | Other | 19260100 A | 04/25/2000 | 04/28/2000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were using a scissor lift to install 2 in. by 6 in. by 10 in. metal tracks to the ceiling of a building under construction. The track was being installed directly over an identical track on the floor. They had already installed 40 ft of track when they moved the lift and drove the right front tire into an approximately 2 1/2 ft square hole that was 3 1/2 ft deep. The lift overturned and Employees #1 and #2 fell 16 ft 3/4 in. to the ground. They sustained head lacerations that required sutures, and multiple contusions over their bodies.
Keywords: HEAD, UNGUARDED FL OPENING, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, LACERATION, FALL, FLOOR OPENING, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, AERIAL LIFT, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303491591 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Drywall installers | ||
| 2 | 303491591 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Drywall installers |
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