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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305374100 - Al Lawrence And Sons Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Osha Philadelphia Area Office
Site Address:
Al Lawrence And Sons Inc.
462 East Baltimore Ave.
Clifton Hts, PA 19018
Mailing Address:
326 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/10/2003
Emphasis: L:Loto, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 07/31/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102021060 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| Current Penalty | $3,600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,600 |
| 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 | 19260416 A03 | 07/15/2003 | 07/19/2003 | $2,100 | $2,100 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 07/15/2003 | 08/17/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260020 B01 | 07/15/2003 | 08/17/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19260501 B11 | 07/15/2003 | 07/19/2003 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 07/15/2003 | 08/17/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 13, 2003, Employee #1 and two coworkers were installing a 35 ft long by 5 in. diameter section of flexible stainless steel chimney liner, which was to be tied to a connector pipe attached to an existing heating unit. One coworker was on the roof, feeding in the liner; Employee #1 and the other coworker were in the basement, guiding it in. After inserting approximately 25 ft of the liner, the remaining 10 ft section contacted an energized 7-kilovolt AC overhead power line that was located between 3 and 4 ft from the chimmney. The coworker on the roof received an electric shock and was thrown from the liner; he suffered minor electrical burns to both of his hands and knees. Employee #1, who was guiding the liner, was electrocuted and was pronounced dead at the scene. The other coworker was not injured.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, INSTALLING, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ROOF, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305374100 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |