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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310211891 - Starsouth Stucco Systems, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Fort Lauderdale Area Office
Site Address:
Starsouth Stucco Systems, Llc
133 Ne 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33312
Mailing Address:
3684 Nw 16th Street, Lauderhill, FL 33311
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1742
NAICS: 238310/Drywall and Insulation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/02/2006
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 11/13/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100679190 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 4 | 1 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $22,800 | $0 | $0 | $600 | $0 | $23,400 |
| Current Penalty | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 |
| 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 | 19260020 B01 | 04/18/2007 | 04/30/2007 | $5,600 | $5,600 | $0 | 05/04/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 04/18/2007 | 04/24/2007 | $4,000 | $5,600 | $0 | 05/04/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260502 D16 III | 04/18/2007 | 04/30/2007 | $3,500 | $5,600 | $0 | 05/04/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260502 D21 | 04/18/2007 | 04/30/2007 | $0 | $4,000 | $0 | 05/04/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 04/18/2007 | 04/30/2007 | $0 | $2,000 | $0 | 05/04/2007 | J - ALJ Decision | |
| 6. | 02001 | Other | 19101200 E01 | 04/18/2007 | 05/07/2007 | $0 | $600 | $0 | 05/04/2007 | J - ALJ Decision |
Investigation Summary
On November 1, 2006, construction workers were applying stucco to balcony walls and a ceiling. The employees were using a modified lanyard system, consisting of nylon safety straps that were installed on the walls at approximately eight feet above the floor. An additional safety strap was tied to the end of the installed straps to increase the length. The employees were using lengths of rope that varied from approximately eight to ten ft. The employees tied off to the straps that were inside the balcony doors and worked on the balconies. There were also safety straps that were installed on the outside wall of the balcony on the far side. The balconies were 34 in. wide by approximately 16 ft long. Employees walked onto the balcony to tie-off to these straps. When their work was completed and they disconnected their straps, they were exposed to the danger of falling. Employee #1 was working on the balcony of the 21st floor applying plaster from a six-foot stepladder. When the employee finished his work, he untied his ladder and brought it inside. The employee's lanyard was too long and became entangled around his ankles. He lost his balance and fell approximately 210 ft to his death.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, INSTALLING, CONSTRUCTION, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ENTANGLED, LOST BALANCE, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310211891 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |