Inspection Detail
Inspection: 310358528 - East Coast Iron Works
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
East Coast Iron Works
Grassfield High School
Chesapeake, VA 23323
Mailing Address:
211 Lenox Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 238120/Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/17/2006
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 11/22/2006
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $180 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $180 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19260351 B04 | 10/24/2006 | 11/01/2006 | $180 | $300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260351 D01 | 10/24/2006 | 10/28/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260351 D03 | 10/24/2006 | 10/28/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19260503 B01 | 10/24/2006 | 10/28/2006 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On August 16, 2006, Employee #1 was standing on an extension ladder welding a beam, approximately 21 ft high. When the employee moved to reposition himself, he pulled himself up by a masonry block which gave way, causing him to lose his balance and fall. The employee was wearing a body harness and was tied off to the beam. The employee fell as far as the lanyard would permit. He was struck in the forehead by the masonry block, and was hanging from the lanyard until he was helped down to the ground by a coworker, who was holding the extension ladder. Employee #1 was hospitalized.
Keywords: HEAD, EXTENSION LADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, WELDING, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310358528 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Structural metal workers |
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