Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308171636 - H&R Custom Homes, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
H&R Custom Homes, Inc.
11 W. 2nd St.
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 334, Laury'S Station, PA 18059
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/27/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Immigrant
Case Closed: 12/20/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101321016 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $6,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,250 |
| Current Penalty | $4,375 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,375 |
| 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 | 19260501 B14 | 08/22/2005 | 10/19/2005 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260503 A02 | 08/22/2005 | 10/19/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19260050 C | 08/22/2005 | 10/19/2005 | $875 | $1,250 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19261060 A | 08/22/2005 | 10/19/2005 | $1,750 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On May 18, 2005, Employee #1 was performing inside condo construction work. He was working on an interior wall, installing a preassembled door frame on a third floor patio entrance. He was standing on a 6-ft stepladder to reach the top 2 by 4 board. He fell from the ladder through the unguarded door opening, landing on the ground approximately 20 feet below. He sustained a head concussion and was killed.
Keywords: HEAD, STEPLADDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, CONCUSSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308171636 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |
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