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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305734972 - Groth Gates Sheet Metal Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Eugene
Site Address:
Groth Gates Sheet Metal Inc
107 N Coast Hwy
Newport, OR 97367
Mailing Address:
2614 Se Hwy 101, Lincoln City, OR 97367
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/11/2002
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/10/2003
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $1,000 | $0 | $0 | $300 | $0 | $1,300 |
| Current Penalty | $700 | $0 | $0 | $210 | $0 | $910 |
| 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 | 701076007 A | 01/22/2003 | 02/08/2003 | $350 | $500 | $0 | 02/11/2003 | L - State Settlement | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 701076003 A | 01/22/2003 | 02/08/2003 | $350 | $500 | $0 | 02/11/2003 | L - State Settlement | |
| 3. | 02003A | Other | 701076506 D D | 01/22/2003 | 02/22/2003 | $210 | $300 | $0 | 02/11/2003 | L - State Settlement | |
| 4. | 02003B | Other | 701076506 D E | 01/22/2003 | 02/22/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/11/2003 | L - State Settlement | |
| 5. | 02003C | Other | 701076507 C A | 01/22/2003 | 02/22/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/11/2003 | L - State Settlement | |
| 6. | 02003D | Other | 701076507 C B | 01/22/2003 | 02/22/2003 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/11/2003 | L - State Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On October 23, 2002, Employee #1 was assisting a journeyman HVAC technician servicing a unit. The employee was on an elevated catwalk above a suspended tile ceiling. Employee #1 stepped off the catwalk, fell through the ceiling and struck a service counter before landing on the floor. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, treated for bruises on the back, and released. The employee was found dead several days later by his sister at his residence.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, INSTALLING, REPAIR, BUILDING, AIR CONDITIONER, CEILING, FALL, ELEVATED WORK PLAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305734972 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |