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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306559444 - Jar Z Roofing
Inspection Information - Office: Hasbrouck Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Jar Z Roofing
15 Kluge St
Pompton Lakes, NJ 07442
Mailing Address:
37 Doremus Pl, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/12/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 09/13/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 201388253 | Yes | |
| Accident | 101380723 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 10/29/2004 | 11/03/2004 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 10/29/2004 | 11/03/2004 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19261053 B12 | 10/29/2004 | 11/03/2004 | $750 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 2, 2004, Employee #1 was removing shingles from the front of a home when he apparently contacted an incoming overhead power line and received repeated shocks. A coworker, who was also the company owner, saw the accident and broke the power line by striking it with a 2 ft by 4 ft board. When the current stopped, Employee #1 to fell approximately 15 ft, landing on his head. He died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, HEAD, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306559444 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Roofers |