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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304706963 - Merit Electric Company, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Tampa Area Office
Site Address:
Merit Electric Company, Inc.
2223 N. West Shore Blvd
Tampa, FL 33607
Mailing Address:
6520 125th Ave, Largo, FL 33773
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/30/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/27/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102329711 |
Investigation Summary
On July 25, 2001, Employee #1, an electrician, was using a Baker scaffold to wire a junction box located at a height of 16 ft without fall protection. The scaffold was erected at a height of 9.67 ft and did not have guardrails installed on the work platform. While he was working, he lost his balance falling from the scaffold. He hit his head upon the concrete floor causing traumatic head injuries that were fatal.
Keywords: HEAD, GUARDRAIL, FALL, LOST BALANCE, WORK PLATFORM, SCAFFOLD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304706963 | Fatality | Fracture | Construction laborers |