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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 308298041 - Ackerman Welding, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Ackerman Welding, Inc.
43915 Commerce Avenue
Hollywood, MD 20636
Mailing Address:
13367 Poplar Neck Road, King George, VA 22485
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1791
NAICS: 238190/ Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/08/2004
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis: S:Fall
Case Closed: 07/29/2005
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 102356847 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $4,850 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $4,850 |
| Current Penalty | $1,940 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,940 |
| 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 | 19100178 L01 I | 01/31/2005 | 03/05/2005 | $400 | $900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19260602 C01 VI | 01/31/2005 | 02/05/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 19260760 A01 | 01/31/2005 | 02/03/2005 | $740 | $1,900 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02002 | Serious | 19260761 B | 01/31/2005 | 03/05/2005 | $800 | $2,050 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 03001 | Other | 19100178 L06 | 01/31/2005 | 03/05/2005 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On the day of the accident, the job superintendent (operator) was operating a Pettibone rough terrain fork lift to hoist employees in a personnel basket (man basket) to the roof of the building. The superintendent indicated that he had not received any formal training on how to operate the fork lift. The other employees working on site also indicated that they use the rough terrain fork lift to carry materials and lift employees. A coworker was working on the roof laying metal roofing material and Employee #1 was working from the basket. The coworker was wearing a personal fall protection system while up on the roof. The operator of the Pettibone rough terrain fork lift was lifting employees approximately 18 ft to the roof of a building in a personnel basket that was attached and secured to the forks of the lift. The operator extended the basket up to the roof and then left the fork lift with the load extended. The operator walked to the front of the building next to the one they were working on to go to his truck for materials. The operator indicated that the fork lift was out of his view. During this time, Employee #1 climbed out of the personnel basket and got on the roof to help a coworker secure purlin extensions to the roof. Employee #1 tried to stand back up after securing the extension and lost his balance and fell 18 ft from the roof on to the concrete floor. Employee #1 sustained internal injuries including swelling on his brain and was hospitalized for over a month and a half.
Keywords: PERSONNEL CAGE, HEAD, ROOF, CONSTRUCTION, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FALL, CONCUSSION, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308298041 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Helpers, construction trades |