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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308179977 - Ace Of Diamonds Chimney Sweep Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Ace Of Diamonds Chimney Sweep Inc
1935 Hillcrest Road
Woodlawn, MD 21207
Mailing Address:
8109 Digwood Road, Baltimore, MD 21219
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 238140/Masonry Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/04/2005
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction, S:Electrocution, S:Fall
Case Closed: 10/31/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102357621 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 8 | 1 | 9 | |||
| Current Violations | 8 | 1 | 9 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $13,800 | $0 | $0 | $150 | $0 | $13,950 |
| Current Penalty | $5,520 | $0 | $0 | $60 | $0 | $5,580 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 08/02/2005 | 09/04/2005 | $420 | $1,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/02/2005 | 09/04/2005 | $820 | $2,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 19260416 A01 | 08/02/2005 | 08/07/2005 | $760 | $1,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 08/02/2005 | 08/07/2005 | $820 | $2,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03002 | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 08/02/2005 | 08/07/2005 | $820 | $2,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 04001A | Serious | 19261053 B05 I | 08/02/2005 | 08/07/2005 | $360 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 04001B | Serious | 19261053 B06 | 08/02/2005 | 08/07/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 8. | 05001 | Serious | 19261053 B12 | 08/02/2005 | 08/07/2005 | $760 | $1,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 9. | 05002 | Serious | 19261060 A | 08/02/2005 | 08/07/2005 | $760 | $1,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 10. | 06001 | Other | 19260503 B01 | 08/02/2005 | 09/04/2005 | $60 | $150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:39 a.m. on May 4, 2005, two employees of a chimney service company were installing a metal liner into the flue of a chimney, from the top of the chimney. Employee #1 was sitting astride the chimney, pushing the liner into the flue, while Employee #2 was assisting from a ladder. Employee #1 sent Employee #2 to see if the liner was all the way down the chimney. While installing the metal liner, Employee #1 may have contacted a 7,600-volt power line that was 4 feet, 2 inches from the side of the chimney. After apparently contacting the power line, Employee #1 fell from the chimney to the ground, a distance of 26 feet, 5 inches. As Employee #1 fell, he hit and pulled down the electrical service line that was attached to the house. When Employee #1 struck the ground, a third employee from a home improvement company rushed to his side. The third employee told Employee #1 to remain still as he summoned emergency medical services and called his employer to shut off power. Employee #1 remained on the ground in a state of semiconsciousness, until the ambulance arrived. Upon arrival, the paramedics responded to Employee #1 and decided that the ladder leaning against the chimney needed to be moved so that they would have better access to Employee #1. A lieutenant from the Baltimore County Fire Department and Employee #2 grabbed the ladder to move it. As they leaned the ladder away from the house, it struck a 13-kilovolt power line that was directly above them. After a few seconds of contact with the power line, Employee #1 and the lieutenant fell to the ground, along with the ladder. The paramedics who were caring for Employee #1 responded to Employee #2 and the lieutenant, who were in cardiac arrest. Employees #1 and #2 were hospitalized.
Keywords: OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRIC CABLE, LADDER, CARDIAC ARREST, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308179977 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Specified mechanics and repairers | ||
| 2 | 308179977 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Not specified mechanics and repairers |