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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 3271582 - J & J Window Cleaning
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
J & J Window Cleaning
1619 South 1300 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7349
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Planned
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/26/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/01/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360779433 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $80 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $80 |
| Current Penalty | $80 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $80 |
| 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 | GEN03530304 | 08/01/1985 | 08/14/1985 | $80 | $80 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | GEN001301 | 08/01/1985 | 08/19/1985 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WASHING THE WINDOWS OF A FOUR STORY BUILDING WHILE SITTING IN A BOSUN CHAIR SUPPORTED BY A ONE INCH THICK NYLON ROPE. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS NOT PROTECTED BY A SAFETY LIFE BELT ATTACHED TO A LIFE LINE. THE NYLON ROPE SEVERED AND BROKE, AND EMPLOYEE #1 FELL APPROXIMATELY 45 FEET TO A GLASS COVERED BASEMENT. HE HIT THE GLASS, BROKE THROUGH IT, AND CONTINUED FALLING UNTIL REACHING THE BASEMENT FLOOR. EMPLOYEE #1 SUFFERED FRACTURES AND LACERATIONS FROM THE FALL AND THE BROKEN GLASS. IN TOTAL, EMPLOYEE #1 FELL ABOUT 60 FEET.
Keywords: WINDOW WASHER, FRACTURE, BOSUN CHAIR, BROKEN GLASS, LIFELINE, SAFETY BELT, LACERATION, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3271582 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Janitors and cleaners |