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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 313556201 - Kappe'S Seamless Gutters Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Kappe'S Seamless Gutters Inc
2936 Brooks Way
Ellicott City, MD 21043
Mailing Address:
3595 Kimberly James Court, Westminster, MD 21157
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1761
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/02/2009
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Electric, S:Construction (1500-1799)
Case Closed: 10/02/2009
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102594637 |
Investigation Summary
On July 9, 2009, Employee #1 was the owner of a seamless gutter company. He was installing a 30-ft section of aluminum downspout on the eave of a townhouse. The eave was 28 ft, 8.75-in. above the foundation. A 7,600 volt overhead power line was located 7 ft, 6-in. from the eave, at a height of 27 ft, 5-in. above the ground. Employee #1 was shocked when the downspout he was holding made contact with the overhead power line. He was treated at a hospital for an unspecified amount of time until he died from his injuries.
Keywords: RAIN SPOUT, SHOCK, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTROCUTED, ELECTRIC SHOCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 313556201 | Hospitalized injury | Electric Shock | Sheet metal workers |