Inspection 342327590 OPENED MAY 16, 2017Closed
34 Otis Street, Hartford, CT 06114 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 16, 2017: Employee preparing to install fall protection falls, and fra
At 9:00 a.m. on May 16, 2017, Employee #1, employed by a construction company, was working at a multifamily residential building. He climbed up a ladder and onto the roof while carrying his 50-foot lifeline and an anchorage bracket. His intention was to install his fall protection system at the peak of the roof, which had a 9 to 12 pitch. Employee #1 had walked approximately 15 feet toward the roof's peak when he slipped on loose shingles and fell, a fall height of approximately 22 feet. He first hit a tree and then continued to fall and struck the ground. Emergency services were called, and Employee #1 was transported to the hospital. He was admitted and treated for an upper leg fracture of the femur.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $3,803 | $3,803 | Jul 13, 2017 | Final |