Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312253503 - Paul Domingo Diaz Mercado
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Paul Domingo Diaz Mercado
6872 Travelers Rest Circle
Easton, MD 21601
Mailing Address:
31 Aurora Street, Easton, MD 21601
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Construction (1500-1799)
Case Closed: 08/26/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102362555 |
Investigation Summary
On August 12, 2008, Employee #1 was installing a copper roof of a cupola on a single story outbuilding with storage above. He was improperly utilizing fall protection equipment to protect himself. He had wrapped and then tied a rope around the cupola. He then attached the snap hook located on the end of the rope to the D-ring on the body harness. He did not use the rope grab or lanyard which was located in the outbuilding along with 3 other complete fall protection kits. He left slack in the rope. He fell approximately 17 ft, striking the hard compacted soil. He suffered a broken neck and died.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, LANYARD, ROOFER, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, NECK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312253503 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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