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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307831420 - Sterling Heating And Air Conditioning
Inspection Information - Office: Marlton Area Office
Site Address:
Sterling Heating And Air Conditioning
43 Bryce Rd.
Belin, NJ 08009
Mailing Address:
519 White Horse Pike, Magnolia, NJ 08049
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/24/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 09/15/2004
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101772689 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citation Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19260501 B13 | 09/01/2004 | 09/07/2004 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On May 11, 2004, Employee #1 was standing on a ladder working on the ductwork of an air conditioning and heating unit in the attic when the unit broke free from its brackets. He grabbed onto the ductwork, but lost his grip, falling into an open stairwell. He was killed when he fell approximately 20-ft to the open stairwell of the basement.
Keywords: DUCT, UNSECURED, AIR CONDITIONER, HEATER, LADDER, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307831420 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |