Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308581651 - Elko Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Seattle Service Location, Seattle, Wa
Site Address:
Elko Construction
2325 - 91st Pl. N.E.
Clyde Hill, WA 98004
Mailing Address:
12819 Se 38th St #175, Bellevue, WA 98006
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/22/2004
Emphasis: L:Constr
Case Closed: 08/02/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101198182 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 2 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| Current Penalty | $6,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,500 |
| 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 | 1550010001 A | 03/11/2005 | 09/24/2004 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 1550050504 D | 03/11/2005 | 09/24/2004 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 15524510 | 03/11/2005 | 09/24/2004 | $1,750 | $1,750 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 1550011005 | 03/11/2005 | 03/21/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002 | Other | 1550011009 A | 03/11/2005 | 03/21/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Approximately 2:35 p.m. on September 24, 2004, Employee #1, a construction worker for Elko Construction, was working on the west edge of the roof when the battery powered saw lost its charge. Employee #1 walked approximately 30 ft to the east, where the extra battery was located. After retrieving a battery, the employee turned back to the west, took two steps and fell into the skylight opening, falling 15 ft 8in. Employee #1 landed on his face, suffering multiple fractures to the left facial bone, two fractured neck vertebrae and severe brain trauma. Another employee immediately summoned emergency medical services. Bellevue Fire Department rendered first aid and transported the employee to Harborview Medical Center. Employee #1 died from his injuries.
Keywords: SKYLIGHT, FRACTURE, ROOF, FALL, NECK, FACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308581651 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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