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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310294525 - Ralph J. Meyer Company
Inspection Information - Office: Pittsburgh Area Office
Site Address:
Ralph J. Meyer Company
2700 Morange Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Mailing Address:
3101 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Union Status: Union
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/18/2007
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Commercial Constr, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 09/27/2007
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100541267 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $13,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,200 |
| Current Penalty | $9,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,900 |
| 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 | 19260252 A | 07/09/2007 | 07/17/2007 | $900 | $1,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260501 A02 | 07/09/2007 | 07/12/2007 | $2,250 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260501 B01 | 07/09/2007 | 07/12/2007 | $2,250 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19260501 B10 | 07/09/2007 | 07/13/2007 | $2,250 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19260502 I02 | 07/09/2007 | 07/13/2007 | $2,250 | $3,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On June 15, 2007, an employee was assisting in the removal of glass block skylight panels that were approximately 62-in. by 50-in. and weighed approximately 300 lbs. The employee was standing on the acoustical metal panel that was installed beneath the skylights facing the gymnasium below. The panel gave way, and the employee fell approximately 30 feet to the floor below. The employee was transported to the hospital, where he later died from blunt force trauma to the torso.
Keywords: SKYLIGHT, FRACTURE, ABDOMEN, FALL, WORK SURFACE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310294525 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |