Inspection Detail
Inspection: 307840454 - Chatuge Sheet Metal, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Atlanta East Area Office
Site Address:
Chatuge Sheet Metal, Inc.
Ridgecrest Circle-Hwy. 76
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Mailing Address:
954 State Hwy. 75, Hiawassee, GA 30546
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: 08/05/2005
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction Fatalities
Case Closed: 12/23/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101282465 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
| Current Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| 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 | 19260502 B02 | 11/09/2005 | 11/15/2005 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260503 C | 11/09/2005 | 12/07/2005 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:25 p.m. on August 4, 2005, an employee was hoisting down torches and cylinders from the third floor balcony level, while leaning against a two by four top rail. As the employee was leaning against the top rail, it broke loose from the two by four upright vertical post, causing the employee to fall below hitting his head on the ground. The employee was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, HOISTING MECHANISM, RAIL, FALL, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 307840454 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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