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Inspection: 3351350 - Sowers & Wiles Concrete Contractors
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
Sowers & Wiles Concrete Contractors
2550 Research Drive
Woodbridge, VA 22192
Mailing Address:
10204 Woodrow Court, Vienna, VA 22180
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1771
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/22/1985
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/20/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360604581 | ||
| Accident | 360607345 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| Current Penalty | $300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $300 |
| 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 | 19260500 D01 | 01/23/1986 | 01/28/1986 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260701 A01 | 01/23/1986 | 02/10/1986 | $150 | $150 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Employees #1 through #7 were working either in or right beside a reinforced concrete slab that was being poured. This was the contractor's first attempt at using this type of concrete. The 9,375 sq. ft decking was being supported by a Hico beam system that was held up by tubular steel scaffolding resting on 2 by 10 in. mud sills. Something in the scaffolding system gave way and roughly one-third of the 75 ft by 45 ft area that was being poured collapsed, causing Employees #2, #5, #4, and #7 to fall 17 ft 10 in. to the ground. Employees #1 through #3 and #5 through #7 were treated for minor cuts, bruises, and sprains and released. Employee #4 was admitted two days later to the hospital with a back injury.
Keywords: LACERATION, COLLAPSE, FALL, CONCRETE FORM WORK, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, INEXPERIENCE, SCAFFOLDING, CONSTRUCTION, SCAFFOLD COLLAPSE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3351350 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Concrete and terrazzo finishers | ||
| 2 | 3351350 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Concrete and terrazzo finishers | ||
| 3 | 3351350 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Concrete and terrazzo finishers | ||
| 4 | 3351350 | Hospitalized injury | Cut/Laceration | Concrete and terrazzo finishers |