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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125430926 - Best Grading Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Lynchburg (Field Office) - Safety 0355117
Site Address:
Best Grading Co.
4925 Boonesboro Road
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 10038, Lynchburg, VA 24506
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1794
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/23/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 07/22/2003
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 7 | 3 | 5 | 15 | ||
| Current Violations | 8 | 2 | 5 | 15 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $14,200 | $52,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $66,200 |
| Current Penalty | $15,400 | $24,320 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $39,720 |
| 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 | 19260021 B02 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1998 | $1,200 | $2,800 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260059 H01 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19261060 A | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19260056 A | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $1,200 | $1,400 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19260501 B04 I | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $1,200 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19260501 B10 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $1,200 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 7. | 01005A | Serious | 19260850 A | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 8. | 01005B | Serious | 19260859 G | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $1,200 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 9. | 01006 | Serious | 19260852 A | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $1,200 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 10. | 01007A | Serious | 19261053 A02 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $1,200 | $2,000 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 11. | 01007B | Serious | 19261053 A03 I | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 12. | 01007C | Serious | 19261053 B01 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 13. | 01007D | Serious | 19261053 B04 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 14. | 01007E | Serious | 19261053 B15 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 15. | 01007F | Serious | 19261053 B16 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 16. | 02001 | Willful | 19260501 A02 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $12,160 | $24,000 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 17. | 02002 | Willful | 19260503 A01 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $12,160 | $14,000 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 18. | 02003 | Serious | 19260850 I | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $7,000 | $14,000 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 19. | 03001 | Other | 19260050 F | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 20. | 03002 | Other | 19260051 A03 | 09/18/1996 | 09/20/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 21. | 03003 | Other | 19260051 C01 | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 22. | 03004 | Other | 19260150 C01 I | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision | |
| 23. | 03005 | Other | 19260850 H | 09/18/1996 | 09/24/1996 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 10/08/1996 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 4:12 p.m. on March 22, 1996, Employee #1, a laborer, was removing roofing material from a building that was being demolished when the weakened roof gave way under his weight. He fell approximately 17 ft 4 in. to a concrete floor, landed on his feet, and then fell backwards. He was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment of leg fractures, and was admitted for convalescence and observation.
Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, DEMOLITION, COLLAPSE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125430926 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Construction laborers |