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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307833475 - K & W Services
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
K & W Services
3235 Evans Mill Road
Lithonia, GA 30058
Mailing Address:
6191 Columbia Road, Appling, GA 30902
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: 07/07/2004
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 04/02/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101282093 |
| 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 | $5,650 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,650 |
| 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 B01 | 11/22/2004 | 11/26/2004 | $3,000 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 11/22/2004 | 12/17/2004 | $2,650 | $4,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 11/22/2004 | 12/17/2004 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A | 11/22/2004 | 11/29/2004 | $0 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 24, 2004, Employee #1 was working on the perimeter of a second level deck, installing condensate drains for air conditioning units. The condensate pipe was approximately 9 in. from the edge of the building. The concrete deck had not yet been poured and the employee was working on the deck formwork which had concrete reinforcing wire installed but not yet raised. He was working on the wire mesh and fell approximately 16 ft to the ground. The impact broke both of his legs and damaged his spine. Employee #1 was hospitalized and died on June 10, 2004 due to respiratory failure. There were no guard rails or any other alternative fall protection provided.
Keywords: FRACTURE, GUARDRAIL, INSTALLING, SPINE, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, PIPE, UNTRAINED, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307833475 | Fatality | Fracture | Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics |