Inspection Detail
Inspection: 900837 - Miletics Bros Painting Company
Inspection Information - Office: Allentown Area Office
Site Address:
Miletics Bros Painting Company
Howertown Road
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Mailing Address:
1502 Laubach Avenue, Northampton, PA 18067
Union Status: Union
SIC:1721
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/20/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/05/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360505143 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| Current Penalty | $400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $400 |
| 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 | 19260451 V01 | 06/26/1986 | 07/07/1986 | $400 | $400 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260451 V02 | 06/26/1986 | 07/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19260451 V03 | 06/26/1986 | 07/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 06/26/1986 | 06/29/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 02002A | Other | 19260020 B01 | 06/26/1986 | 07/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 6. | 02002B | Other | 19260020 B02 | 06/26/1986 | 07/07/1986 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
TWO EMPLOYEES WERE ENGAGED IN BRUSH PAINTING THE ROOF OF A BARN. THE JOB WAS APPROXIMATELY 90% COMPLETE WHEN THE CHICKEN LADDER THEY WERE WORKING FROM COLLAPSED OR FELL. THE EMPLOYEES FELL WITH THE LADDER. THE EMPLOYEES HAD BEEN WORKING 30 TO 40 FEET ABOVE THE GROUND. BOTH EMPLOYEES WERE WORKING FROM THE SAME CHICKEN LADDER. EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING AT THE ROOF PEAK. HE RECEIVED FATAL INJURIES. EMPLOYEE #2 WAS WORKING ABOUT 1/4 UP TO THE PEAK. HE SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS, LACERATIONS, AND INTERNAL INJURIES. THE APPARENT CAUSE OF THE ACCIDENT WAS A POORLY CONSTRUCTED CHICKEN LADDER.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, RIB, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, PAINTER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 900837 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 900837 | Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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