Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305709628 - Demotec Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Baltimore Area Office
Site Address:
Demotec Inc
5000 Overlook Ave., Sw
Washington, DC 20032
Mailing Address:
2439 Research Ct, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/21/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 10/03/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102040367 | ||
| Referral | 202037156 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| Current Penalty | $6,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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 | 19260850 A | 08/12/2003 | 08/18/2003 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260859 G | 08/12/2003 | 08/18/2003 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 20, 2003, some employees were performing demolition of water treatment piping in an underground tunnel when an unsecured section of piping fell from the ceiling and struck the foreman directing the operations. The section of piping weighted approximately 13 feet. It struck the Employee #1 in the abdomen, crushing his pelvis, upper legs, ribs and some internal organs. He was killed in the accident.
Keywords: ABDOMEN, CRUSHED, PELVIS, RIB, FALL, PIPE, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305709628 | Fatality | Fracture | Supervisors; plumbers, pipefitters & steamfitters |
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