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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311273593 - Three Brothers Construction Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Three Brothers Construction Inc.
1975 Stonesthrow Road
Upper Saucon, PA 18034
Mailing Address:
6702 Lynford St., Philadelphia, PA 19149
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/04/2009
Emphasis: S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 01/21/2015
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101321818 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Current Penalty | $3,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,750 |
| 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 | 19100132 A | 03/17/2009 | 03/17/2009 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 C01 | 03/17/2009 | 03/17/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003A | Serious | 19260451 G01 | 03/17/2009 | 03/17/2009 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 01003B | Serious | 19260454 B | 03/17/2009 | 04/21/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On November 4, 2008, Employee #1 was cutting down a tree from a platform, elevated by a lift. This platform had neither guardrails nor Employee #1 was wearing a fall protection. The tree branch was cut and, while falling, it hit the platform of the lift, causing the lift to tilt. Employee #1 jumped from the lift toward the tree. However, he missed the tree and fell to the ground. He was killed.
Keywords: PLATFORM, GUARDRAIL, TREE FELLING, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, LIMBING, TREE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, ELEVATED WORK PLAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311273593 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |