Inspection Detail
Inspection: 309576916 - The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
26150 Mathison Way
Baltimore, MD 21240
Mailing Address:
300 East Joppa Rd., Baltimore, MD 21286
Union Status: Union
SIC:1622
NAICS: 237310/ Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/18/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Falls, S:Hwy Street & Bridge Const
Case Closed: 07/10/2013
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102358629 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | ||||||
| Initial Penalty | $9,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,500 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19260501 B01 | 03/26/2006 | 03/29/2006 | $0 | $5,500 | $0 | 04/06/2006 | 2 - Appeals Court | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 02001A | Serious | 19260502 D08 | 03/24/2006 | 03/30/2006 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 04/06/2006 | 2 - Appeals Court | Citation has been deleted. |
| 3. | 02001B | Serious | 19260502 D15 | 03/24/2006 | 03/30/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 04/06/2006 | 2 - Appeals Court | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On December 15, 2005, Employee #1, a laborer, was working on a construction project to lengthen an elevated bridge at an airport. The length of the elevated bridge also known as the sky-bridge was increased by installing one hundred twenty one 10 ft by 60 ft concrete bridge segments. Between each concrete slab segment, there were 2.5 ft wide openings, which were covered with plastic blankets. As Employee #1 walked along the elevated bridge, he stepped upon one of these blanket covered open sections, falling through it. He fell approximately 18 ft, striking the ground and sustaining severe head trauma. Emergency medical personnel were summoned. They arrived, finding him unconscious. He was transported him to a medical center. At the hospital, he received medical attention for his head injuries and was hospitalized.
Keywords: FALL, FLOOR OPENING, BRIDGE, CONCUSSION, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309576916 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Construction laborers |
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