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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 311467567 - Knobel'S Refrigeration, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Omaha Area Office
Site Address:
Knobel'S Refrigeration, Inc.
2210 W Front St
North Platte, NE 69103
Mailing Address:
Po Box 1328, North Platte, NE 69103
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1711
NAICS: 238220/ Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/26/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Xfallelec
Case Closed: 10/14/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100052133 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $15,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $15,750 |
| Current Penalty | $7,875 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,875 |
| 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 | 19100178 L01 II | 08/26/2009 | 09/22/2009 | $1,575 | $3,150 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100178 L04 III | 08/26/2009 | 09/22/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002 | Serious | 19261053 A13 | 08/26/2009 | 09/22/2009 | $3,150 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01003 | Serious | 19261060 A | 08/26/2009 | 09/22/2009 | $3,150 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 02001 | Other | 19040029 B01 | 08/26/2009 | 09/22/2009 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 9, 2009, Employee #1 was using an extension ladder to access the roof to service refrigeration equipment. When extended, the ladder was capable of reaching the roof. Employee #1 did not fully extend the ladder. He extended it to a height of approximately 11 ft. He climbed the extension ladder and then he climbed the rest of the way to the roof using a fixed ladder. The distance from the rungs of the fixed ladder to the wall was less than 7 in. A roof gutter near the top rung provided an obstruction which reduced this distance much more. When Employee #1 reached to grab the top rung of the fixed ladder, the gutter apparently obstructed his grip on the rung. He lost his grip and fell approximately 12 ft to the ground. He was hospitalized for treatment of injuries that were not specified. He died 10 days later.
Keywords: MAINTENANCE, EXTENSION LADDER, LADDER, FIXED LADDER, REFRIGERANT, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, REFRIGERATOR
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311467567 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |