Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309315828 - Fil Burgess Dba Burgess Fabrication And Welding

Inspection Information - Office: Nc Department Of Labor - Raleigh

Inspection Nr: 309315828

Report ID: 0453710

Date Opened: 09/19/2005

Site Address:
Fil Burgess Dba Burgess Fabrication And Welding
253 Butterball Road
Teachey, NC 28464

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 138, Harrells, NC 28444

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1791

NAICS: 238190/ Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 01/31/2006

Planning Guide: Safety-Construction

Emphasis: L:Reinspfat, S:Program Improvements

Case Closed: 02/02/2006

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100356930

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200354868

Event: 09/19/2005

Employee Is Killed in Fall from Roof

On September 19, 2005, Employee #1 was installing and welding metal decking materials to support members, at approximately 24-ft above concrete, without any type of fall protection system. He fell from the roof and was killed. The ambient temperature was 94 degree Fahrenheit, and Employee #1 might have become disoriented on the hot and extremely reflective roof. Employee #1 was observed drinking several cups of water from the water cooler located on the surface, which was adjacent to the roof. Employee #1 was also reported to have gastric bypass surgery, diabetes, and arthritis. No one at the site was aware of any specific instance of drug intake that day, although several coworkers were aware of medication availability in Employee #1's personal vehicle.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, WELDER, CONSTRUCTION, WELDING, METAL DECKING, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, WORK SURFACE, HIGH TEMPERATURE

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309315828			Fatality	Fracture	Welders and cutters

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