Inspection Detail

Inspection: 312487002 - Walt'S Roofing

Inspection Information - Office: Osha Philadelphia Area Office

Inspection Nr: 312487002

Report ID: 0317000

Date Opened: 12/02/2008

Site Address:
Walt'S Roofing
6134 Carpenter Street
Philadephia, PA 19143

Mailing Address:
2163 Church Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:1761

NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 12/02/2008

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 12/02/2008

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	102022415

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 202005229

Event: 07/03/2008

Employee Suffers Burns from Hot Tar, Later Dies

On July 3, 2008, Employee #1 was performing roofing work. He reached for a bucket of hot tar, which spilled and burned his face, chest and hands. Employee #1 was hospitalized due to burns until July 14, 2008, when he was discharged. Employee #1 was found dead at home on July 25, 2008. Autopsy and toxicological report from the Montgomery County Coroner's Office indicated Employee #1 died of complications of the thermal injuries.

Keywords: BURN, CHEST, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, ROOFER, FACE, HOT TAR, HAND

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312487002			Fatality	Burn/Scald(Heat)	Roofers

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