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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314948746 - Varitech Commercial Services, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Arizona Division Of Occupational Safety And Health (Adosh)
Site Address:
Varitech Commercial Services, Inc.
1021 N Wilmot Rd
Tucson, AZ 85711
Mailing Address:
7941 E Lakeside Pkwy #116, Tucson, AZ 85730
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7623
NAICS: 811412/Appliance Repair and Maintenance
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/21/2010
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/15/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101996163 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100027 C04 | 01/24/2011 | 02/17/2011 | $750 | $750 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100027 D02 III | 01/24/2011 | 02/17/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100027 D03 | 01/24/2011 | 02/17/2011 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On September 22, 2010, Employee #1 was using a 16 foot ladder to access the roof of a restaurant in order to repair an electrical short on the roof's exhaust system (mounted blower motor). The roof's exhaust system was located 30 feet inward from the roof's edge with no fall hazard present. Employee #1 did not carry a tool box; he only carried the tools necessary for the job, which included wire strippers, a screw driver, and pliers. After repairing the exhaust system, Employee #1 gathered his tools and descended the ladder. However, before he reached the ground, Employee #1 fell and landed on an aboveground water line. The impact of Employee #1's body striking the pipe caused the line to break. The sound of water splashing onto the asphalt alerted a neighbor, who immediately contacted the manager of the restaurant. Emergency services were contacted and, upon arrival, Employee #1 was taken to a nearby trauma center, where he died due to injuries to his head and back. Specifically, Employee #1's spinal cord and aorta were severed, in addition to several broken ribs. No witnesses were present during the accident; however, the accident investigation determined that, due to Employee #1's injuries, he fell backwards, initially striking a two-inch diameter gate frame, and then fell onto the water pipe.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, REPAIR, ELECTRICIAN, LADDER, STRUCK AGAINST, BACK, RIB, FALL, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314948746 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Technicians, n.e.c. |