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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 120297197 - Ridgeline Builders Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office
Site Address:
Ridgeline Builders Inc
9758 Acorn Rd
Serene Lakes, CA 95728
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 3665, Truckee, CA 96160
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 238130/Framing Contractors
Inspection Type: Unprog Rel
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2007
Emphasis: S:Construction (Cship)
Case Closed: 02/13/2014
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362334765 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Current Violations | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $19,125 | $0 | $0 | $5,930 | $0 | $25,055 |
| Current Penalty | $19,125 | $0 | $0 | $5,930 | $0 | $25,055 |
| 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 | Other | 342 A | 10/18/2007 | 10/31/2007 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 1509 A | 10/18/2007 | 10/31/2007 | $465 | $465 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Other | 1509 B | 10/18/2007 | 10/31/2007 | $465 | $465 | $0 | - | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Serious | 1670 A | 10/18/2007 | 10/31/2007 | $13,500 | $13,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Serious | 3203 A06 A | 10/18/2007 | 10/31/2007 | $5,625 | $5,625 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On July 18, 2007, Employee #1, a 19-year-old apprentice framer, and an experienced coworker, were on the perimeter of a 28 ft high roof, applying fascia boards to the ends of the 2 by 10 rafters of a roof section built-up to enclose insulation. One fascia board had a bow or crown in it and the two men were removing the crown before installing the board. Employee #1 was squatting inside the built-up section of roof, with the claw-end of his hammer on a screw-nail head driven into the fascia board. His intent was to apply force on the nail to remove as much of the crown as possible. Employee #1 was pushing hard on his hammer, applying force away from the structure, when the head of the screw-nail broke off. Employee #1 had too much of his mass outside the perimeter of the structure to recover his balance and he fell approximately 28 ft to the ground. He sustained serious injuries, for which he was hospitalized. The employer had not provided scaffolding or a catch platform beneath Employee #1 and the coworker. The employer also failed to provide personal fall arrest, personal fall restraint, or positioning systems.
Keywords: ROOF, CARPENTER, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, INEXPERIENCE, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120297197 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Carpenters |