Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304263965 - Lowe Roofing
Inspection Information - Office: Parsippany Area Office
Site Address:
Lowe Roofing
25 Just Road
Fairfield, NJ 07004
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 623, Boonton, NJ 07005
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/16/2001
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 10/16/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100021344 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,000 |
| Current Penalty | $7,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,000 |
| 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 | 19260100 A | 10/18/2001 | 10/23/2001 | $1,500 | $2,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/18/2001 | 11/06/2001 | $5,500 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 10/18/2001 | 11/21/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 3, 2001, Employee #1 and coworkers, of Lowe Roofing, were using a rope hoist to raise materials approximately 25 ft from the ground to the roof level. A load was being lifted when a bundle of steel bars fell out. One of the bars struck the employee on top of his head, killing him.
Keywords: HEAD, HOISTING MECHANISM, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LOAD SHIFT, CONSTRUCTION, HOIST, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304263965 | Fatality | Puncture | Occupation not reported |
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