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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 308299064 - United Rentals
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Manassas (Regional Office)- Safety 0355114
Site Address:
United Rentals
2881 Towerview Road
Herndon, VA 20171
Mailing Address:
2881 Towerview Road, Herndon, VA 20171
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:7353
NAICS: 238990/All Other Specialty Trade Contractors
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference:
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362636987 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $11,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,500 |
| Current Penalty | $11,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $11,500 |
| 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. | 01001 | Serious | 510001 A | 04/20/2005 | 04/25/2005 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100067 C02 V | 04/20/2005 | 04/25/2005 | $4,500 | $4,500 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:48 p.m., on October 25, 2004, Employee #1 was in an aerial lift platform. He raised the platform up to approximately 96 feet. The aerial lift tipped, causing the boom and platform to fall. Employee #1 was killed when the platform fell. He was not secured with his lanyard to the cage.
Keywords: PLATFORM, FRACTURE, BOOM, STRUCK AGAINST, LANYARD, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, AERIAL LIFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 308299064 | Fatality | Fracture | Industrial machinery repairers |