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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304189111 - Aluma Systems Usa Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Aluma Systems Usa Inc
Palmer State Park, Forge Hill Road Bridge
Street, MD 21154
Mailing Address:
111 North Loop West, Suite 700, Houston, TX 77018
Union Status: Union
SIC:3446
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/05/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/31/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100967900 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $8,475 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,475 |
| Current Penalty | $3,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,300 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260106 A | 03/28/2001 | 04/02/2001 | $1,100 | $2,275 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Other | 19260106 C | 03/28/2001 | 04/02/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Other | 19260106 D | 03/28/2001 | 04/02/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 19260451 A06 | 03/28/2001 | 04/02/2001 | $1,100 | $3,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Serious | 19260451 C02 I | 03/28/2001 | 04/02/2001 | $1,100 | $2,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On February 7, 2001, Employee #1 of Aluma Systems USA, Inc., was erecting a tube and coupler scaffold on top of an approximately 92-in.-long, approximately 9-in.-wide and 10-in.-high (above water level). The scaffold was being erected in support of the rehabilitation of a 100-year-old arch/cantilever rib bridge. The bridge was 211 in. long, approximately 21 in. wide reinforced. Coworkers were exiting the scaffold from a platform that was approximately 3 in. above deck of the truss scaffold system. The truss system failed and Employee #1 fell approximately 12 in. to the creek bank, sustaining a concussion, rib, arm and leg injuries. The two coworkers had reached a stable portion of the scaffold prior to the collapse and were not injury. It was determined that use of steel banding in lieu of bar braces to connect the outer trusses wide system, and did not secure the cross beams to the trusses. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: BEAM, COLLAPSE, RIB, BRACE, FALL, ARM, CONCUSSION, CRANE, LEG, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304189111 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Carpenters |