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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309446425 - Ken Gardner Construction
Inspection Information - Office: Toledo Area Office
Site Address:
Ken Gardner Construction
430 Jefferson Street
Port Clinton, OH 43452
Mailing Address:
Pob 44005, Columbus, OH 43204
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238350/Finish Carpentry Contractors
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/09/2007
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/28/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 202099420 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| Current Penalty | $600 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $600 |
| 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 B04 | 06/07/2007 | 06/12/2007 | $375 | $375 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260403 I02 I | 06/07/2007 | 06/12/2007 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At 4:52 p.m. on May 7, 2007, Employee #1 was working for Ken Gardner Construction. There were two employees working on the decking, Employee # 1 and Employee #2, the operator of the nail gun. Employee #2 was bump nailing using a Bo Stitch pneumatic nail gun (Model Number F28WW). Employee #2 stated he was nailing the decking in place and was working along the wall of one of the buildings. The employee turned to see if there were any other places that needed nailing. Employee #2 did not take his hand off the trigger of the nail gun. Employee #1 was retrieving a drink he had left during a break at the time of the accident. Employee #2's nail gun fired a 3 in. nail and struck Employee #1 in his neck, 3rd cervical vertebrae. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: DECKING, NAIL, STUCK, NECK, PUNCTURE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309446425 | Hospitalized injury | Puncture | Helpers, construction trades |