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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307411561 - Roof Crafters
Inspection Information - Office: Savannah Area Office
Site Address:
Roof Crafters
1802 Abercorn
Savannah, GA 31401
Mailing Address:
106 South Nicholson Circle, Savannah, GA 31419
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/08/2006
Emphasis: L:Fall, L:Ohpwrlne
Case Closed: 06/29/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100903145 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $9,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | $11,300 |
| Current Penalty | $5,200 | $0 | $0 | $800 | $0 | $6,000 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 10/20/2006 | 10/26/2006 | $2,600 | $4,900 | $0 | 11/24/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 10/20/2006 | 10/26/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 11/24/2006 | F - Formal Settlement | |
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19261053 B12 | 10/20/2006 | 10/26/2006 | $2,600 | $4,900 | $0 | F - Formal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 10/20/2006 | 10/25/2006 | $800 | $1,500 | $0 | 11/24/2006 | F - Formal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 8, 2006, Employees #1 through #3 were using a 40 ft tall aluminum ladder to install metal roof decking. They were moving the ladder when it contacted an overhead power line. All three employees received electric shocks and were knocked about 10 ft away from the ladder. Employees #1 and #2 were transported by Emergency Services to Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, GA, where Employee #1 was pronounced dead and Employee #2 was admitted. Employee #3 was taken to the hospital in a privately-owned vehicle driven by his boss. He was also admitted for treatment.
Keywords: CLEARANCE, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, WORK RULES, ELECTROCUTED, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, METAL LADDER, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307411561 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 307411561 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported | ||
| 3 | 307411561 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |