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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307176867 - Phoenix Metals, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Phoenix Metals, Inc.
140 National Business Parkway
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/02/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Fall, S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 04/02/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102355971 |
Investigation Summary
On March 25, 2004, Employee #1 was on a ladder removing a section of HVAC duct (weighing a total of approximately 200 lbs) without disconnecting it from a VAV control box (weighing approximately 150 to 200 lbs). When he cut the suspension straps on the control box, a portion of the ductwork fell and struck the ladder, causing him to fall approximately 7 ft to the concrete floor. Employee #1 was hospitalized for lacerations to his left hand and the back of his head, as well as a concussion. The investigation found that Employee #1 had been trained in this procedure, but was not following instructions given to him by his foreman and a senior co-worker to support the control box with a lift/jack during removal.
Keywords: DUCT, INSTALLING, WORK RULES, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307176867 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Construction laborers |