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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304770530 - Air Masters Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Air Masters Co.
4412 Winona Trail
Suffolk, VA 23434
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/20/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/03/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100920461 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $8,950 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,950 |
| Current Penalty | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 |
| 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 | 19261053 B04 | 11/12/2002 | 11/15/2002 | $200 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19261053 B06 | 11/12/2002 | 11/15/2002 | $900 | $7,000 | $0 | 11/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19101200 E01 | 11/12/2002 | 12/31/2002 | $100 | $450 | $0 | 11/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19101200 G01 | 11/12/2002 | 12/31/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01003C | Serious | 19101200 H01 | 11/12/2002 | 12/31/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 6. | 02001A | Other | 19260050 C | 11/12/2002 | 01/23/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/18/2002 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 02001B | Other | 19260050 D01 | 11/12/2002 | 11/19/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/18/2002 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On May 13, 2002, Employee #1 was using a 14-foot aluminum extension ladder to cut a 7-inch hole for an HVAC duct in the side wall of a new residence under construction. The ladder became unstable and began to slide to the right along the wall until it fell to the ground. Employee #1 fell approximately 12 feet along with the ladder, and was killed. Subsequent investigation determined that the ladder was not equipped with foot pads, was placed on uneven ground, and the foot of the ladder was not positioned at least one-quarter of its length away from the wall where it was set.
Keywords: EXTENSION LADDER, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304770530 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |