Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312993306 - Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Frederick County In
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Evangelical Lutheran Church Of Frederick County In
31 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Mailing Address:
35 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:8661
NAICS: 813110/Religious Organizations
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/05/2009
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102363181 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 |
| Current Penalty | $745 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $745 |
| 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 | 19100026 C03 VII | 04/10/2009 | 04/13/2009 | $745 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On March 5, 2009, Employee #1 was using an 8-foot Werner stepladder (300-lb. capacity) in the open position while changing a light bulb. He was standing on the last step when he lost his balance and fell, striking his head on a pew. The ladder was placed on the floor at the back pew at the entrance to the church. The base of the ladder measured 54 inches when fully open. The distance from the pew to the wall was 38.5 inches. The distance from the recessed lighting in the ceiling to the floor was 10.17 inches. The employee was 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed approximately 190 pounds. The ladder was not used per the manufacturer's recommendation(s). The employee was transported to the local hospital and released the next day.
Keywords: HEAD, STEPLADDER, LADDER, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312993306 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Janitors and cleaners |
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