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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 306845389 - Lamb'S American Chimney Sweep, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Cincinnati Area Office
Site Address:
Lamb'S American Chimney Sweep, Inc.
4374 Hamilton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45211
Mailing Address:
3310 Werk Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45211
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1741
NAICS: 238140/Masonry Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/05/2003
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 12/31/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101960904 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Current Violations | 9 | 9 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $12,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $12,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 19260020 B02 | 08/15/2003 | 08/21/2003 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/15/2003 | 10/02/2003 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260100 A | 08/15/2003 | 08/21/2003 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260404 B01 I | 08/15/2003 | 08/20/2003 | $250 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260404 F06 | 08/15/2003 | 08/21/2003 | $250 | $750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 08/15/2003 | 08/20/2003 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 08/15/2003 | 08/20/2003 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19260451 B01 | 08/15/2003 | 08/20/2003 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 01009 | Serious | 19260451 G01 | 08/15/2003 | 08/20/2003 | $500 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 and #2 were erecting a metal scaffold. One of the employees inadvertently touched the power line with this body, or the end frame of the scaffold they were setting up contacted a primary 7,200 volt line, resulting in an electric shock. Employee #1 fell approximately 20 ft onto a paved driveway and was killed. Employee #2 was hospitalized for treatment of burns to both hands, his right wrist, and his stomach. The scaffold was erected within 2 1/2 in. of the energized line.
Keywords: BURN, ERECTION PROCESS, CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 306845389 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 306845389 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |