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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312295058 - Empire Wrecking
Inspection Information - Office: Wilkes Barre Area Office
Site Address:
Empire Wrecking
129 South Jarden Street
Shenandoah, PA 17976
Mailing Address:
1420 Clarion Street, Reading, PA 19012
Union Status: Union
SIC:1795
NAICS: 238910/Site Preparation Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/27/2010
Emphasis: L:Fall, S:Commercial Constr, S:Fall From Height
Case Closed: 08/10/2010
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101372332 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,000 |
| Current Penalty | $4,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,000 |
| 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 | 19260453 B02 VI | 08/02/2010 | 08/05/2010 | $1,500 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 5A0001 | 08/02/2010 | 08/05/2010 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260021 B02 | 08/02/2010 | 09/06/2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. |
Investigation Summary
On February 1, 2010, two employees were working in an aerial lift (JLG Articulating Boom, Model Number 1250AJP) to demolish one of the bell towers of a church. When the lift basket fell forward, both employees were ejected. Employee #1, who was wearing a harness but was not tied off, fell approximately 50 ft and was killed. The other employee, who was secured to the platform by a harness and lanyard, was not injured.
Keywords: EJECTED, FRACTURE, DEMOLITION, UNSECURED, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312295058 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |