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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306750258 - G.R. Hammonds Roofing, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Jacksonville Area Office
Site Address:
G.R. Hammonds Roofing, Inc.
207 Putnam Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Mailing Address:
759 Shannon Road, Lumberton, NC 28360
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/07/2004
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 12/11/2006
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101353712 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,550 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $12,050 |
| Current Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $8,000 |
| 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 | 19260501 B13 | 09/16/2004 | 09/22/2004 | $500 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260502 D15 | 09/16/2004 | 09/22/2004 | $3,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 09/16/2004 | 09/28/2004 | $3,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 09/16/2004 | 09/21/2004 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On April 2, 2004, Employee #1 and coworkers were part of a crew involved in the installation of a metal roof on a residential duplex building. Each member of the crew on the roof was using a conventional fall protection system which included a roof anchor, a safety harness/lanyard, a safety rope and a rope grab. The anchor was made of two 0.125-inch thick metal plates that were attached together with a hinge. The hinge enabled the anchor to be placed atop the roof ridge and allow the two plates to be secured to each side of the roof. Each plate had ten predrilled holes through which twenty, 16D nails were to be used to secure it to the roof. According to the manufacturer's installation instructions, all nails were to be used, and the plates were to be nailed through the roof sheeting into a roof truss to ensure proper operation. Employee #1 installed the anchor and secured his fall protection while he was working on the edge of the eave. For some reason, he slipped and fell from the roof. The force of his fall and his weight caused the anchor to tear loose from the roof and Employee #1 fell 27 feet to the ground. He died as a result of his injuries. A detailed investigation revealed that Employee #1 had placed the anchor improperly into the ridge or peak of the roof, only using three screws to secure one of the plates and did not secure the remaining plate of the anchor. Additionally, the employer had failed to train the employees in the correct procedure for erecting, maintaining and inspecting their fall protection system; especially the installation of the anchor.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, ROOF, CARPENTER, SLIP, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306750258 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |