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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312993389 - Dowdy & Wall Contracting, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Dowdy & Wall Contracting, Inc.
601 Nannette Lane
Middle River, MD 21220
Mailing Address:
61 Transverse Avenue, Middle River, MD 21220
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1521
NAICS: 236118/Residential Remodelers
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/30/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Construction (1500-1799)
Case Closed: 05/26/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102363058 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $3,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,630 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,630 |
| 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 | 19260451 F03 | 02/24/2009 | 03/03/2009 | $890 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260451 F04 | 02/24/2009 | 03/03/2009 | $740 | $1,750 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On January 19, 2009, Employee #1, of Dowdy and Wall Contracting, Incorporated, was working from a ladder jack scaffold installing vinyl siding and window trimmings. Employee #1 noticed a defect by the 0.3125 in. bolt on the bracket section of the ladder jack scaffold. During his inspection of the defect, the bolt snapped off, causing the platform and Employee #1 to fall to the lower level. He was hospitalized for two days for minor injuries he suffered to his back and legs.
Keywords: INSTALLING, SCAFFOLD COLLAPSE, BACK, BOLT, ELEVATED WORK PLAT, LEG, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312993389 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers |