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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 316922426 - Joseph Bates Dba Joseph W Bates
Inspection Information - Office: Ky Labor Cabinet Division Of Osh Compliance
Site Address:
Joseph Bates Dba Joseph W Bates
325 Huguelet Avenue
Lexington, KY 40508
Mailing Address:
501 S. 9th St. Suite 16, Noblesville, IN 46060
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/23/2014
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102502093 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| Current Penalty | $4,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,900 |
| 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 | 338003101 A | 06/12/2014 | 06/16/2014 | $4,900 | $4,900 | $0 | 06/20/2014 | - |
Investigation Summary
On February 21, 2014, Employee #1 and a coworker were sheathing the roof of a college dormitory building. The coworker installed the roof sheathing as Employee #1 worked from the ground level. While they were working, wind blew a sheet of 8 ft by 4 ft plywood off the roof. The plywood fell and struck Employee #1. He sustained serious and unspecified bodily injuries. Employee #1 was transported to a medical center, where he later died.
Keywords: INSTALLING, ROOF, WOOD PANEL, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316922426 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |