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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302003421 - Pitt-Des Moines, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Albany Area Office
Inspection Nr: 302003421
Report ID: 0213100
Date Opened: 04/29/1998
Site Address:
Pitt-Des Moines, Inc.
High Service Area
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Mailing Address:
3400 Grand Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15225
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/29/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/03/1998
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100740174 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,500 |
| 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 | 19261053 B22 | 08/04/1998 | 08/07/1998 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19261060 A | 08/04/1998 | 08/22/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
Investigation Nr: 200740322
Event: 04/28/1998
Employee killed in fall while climbing ladder
Employee #1 was climbing a ladder while carrying a 50 lb canister of welding rods on one shoulder, using only one hand and arm for support. He lost his balance and fell 120 ft to the ground. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: WORK RULES, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, FALL, LOST BALANCE, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302003421 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |