Inspection 342565850 OPENED AUG 18, 2017Closed
4000 St Johns Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32205 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 18, 2017: Two employees fall but are saved by fall protection equipmen
On August 18, 2017, Employee #1 and Coworker #1, employed by a construction company, were assigned to work from a swing stage scaffold. As they ascended to the scaffold, the right side wire rope (platform cable) snapped. Both employees were wearing fall protection equipment. Coworker #1 remained hanging on the upper floor. Employee #1 fell but was stopped by his protective equipment approximately 6 feet from the ground. Employee #1 was struck and injured by falling equipment and materials. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for injuries related to the fall.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $5,070 | $2,500 | Oct 5, 2017 | Final |