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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305247389 - A B Construction & Roofing, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
A B Construction & Roofing, Inc.
Masonite Road
Towanda, PA 18848
Mailing Address:
815 Hyde Street, Whitney Point, NY 13862
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/30/2002
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 05/28/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101370955 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,450 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,450 |
| Current Penalty | $1,050 | $0 | $0 | $450 | $0 | $1,500 |
| 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 | Other | 19260502 D15 | 10/23/2002 | 02/07/2003 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/15/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260502 D02 | 10/23/2002 | 10/31/2002 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/15/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260502 D16 III | 10/23/2002 | 02/07/2003 | $1,050 | $1,050 | $0 | 11/15/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 4. | 01003 | Other | 19260502 D08 | 10/23/2002 | 02/07/2003 | $450 | $450 | $0 | 11/15/2002 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 5. | 01004 | Other | 19260502 D21 | 10/23/2002 | 02/07/2003 | $0 | $450 | $0 | 11/15/2002 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 8, 2002, an employee of A B Construction and Roofing Inc. was conducting roofing work He stepped on a transite panel, which wouldn't support weight, and it gave way. He fell 40 feet and was killed. Documentation and witness statements indicated that workers were informed that the transite material will not support weight. Additionally all workers had attended fall hazard training and a site specific safety brief. Fall protection was in use at the time of the accident as verified by an inspection that was conducted by the site Industrial Hygienist just moments before the accident. The victim had disconnected his lanyard and was on his way to get a tool when he fell.
Keywords: ROOF, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305247389 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |