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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312883283 - Gutters For Less Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Gutters For Less Incorporated
3605 Ligon Road
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238390/Other Building Finishing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/24/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Electric, L:Fall, S:Construction (1500-1799)
Case Closed: 08/28/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102363421 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $5,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,500 |
| Current Penalty | $2,070 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,070 |
| 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 | 19260416 A01 | 07/24/2009 | 08/03/2009 | $1,035 | $2,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260416 A03 | 07/24/2009 | 08/03/2009 | $1,035 | $2,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
A carpenter working for a gutter company was hanging a piece of aluminum gutter 14 feet long. He was working from a 28-foot aluminum extension ladder, and he was approximately 20 feet above the ground. Suddenly, the aluminum gutter he was holding contacted an overhead power line energized at 13,200 volts. He sustained burns to his hand, chest, arms, and legs around both knees. He then fell approximately 16 feet to the ground. He was transported to Howard County General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He had been electrocuted.
Keywords: E GI III, EXTENSION LADDER, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, CARPENTER, ELECTROCUTED, CONSTRUCTION, E C, E GI IC, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312883283 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Carpenters |