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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308014604 - American Asbestos Control Company
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
American Asbestos Control Company
21 Century Drive
Ambridge, PA 15003
Mailing Address:
60 Progress Avenue, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/2005
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/22/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100540913 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Current Violations | 8 | 2 | 10 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $7,200 | $56,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,200 |
| Current Penalty | $1,000 | $24,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $25,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/13/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $125 | $600 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 10/13/2005 | 10/21/2005 | $125 | $600 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260501 A02 | 10/13/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $125 | $1,500 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260502 D08 | 10/13/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $125 | $750 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260502 D16 III | 10/13/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $125 | $1,050 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 01006 | Serious | 19260502 D21 | 10/13/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $125 | $1,050 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 7. | 01007 | Serious | 19260503 A02 | 10/13/2005 | 10/21/2005 | $125 | $1,050 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 8. | 01008 | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 10/13/2005 | 10/21/2005 | $125 | $600 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 9. | 02001 | Willful | 19260501 B04 II | 10/13/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $12,000 | $28,000 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 10. | 02002 | Willful | 19260501 B11 | 10/13/2005 | 10/18/2005 | $12,000 | $28,000 | $0 | 10/31/2005 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On April 18, 2005, Employee #1 was part of an asbestos removal crew, removing the old roof from a building. It consisted of metal panels and sections of glass windows reinforced with chicken wire. Employee #1 was wearing a harness and lanyard but was not tied off. He was unscrewing the bolts of one of the panels, when he stepped backward and fell through the glass to the ground below. The distance from the roof to the ground was approximately 46 feet. He was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, WORK RULES, LANYARD, ASBESTOS REMOVAL, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308014604 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |