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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: 1739675.015 - G W Bartle Enterprises Inc
Inspection Information - Office: American Canyon District Office
Site Address:
G W Bartle Enterprises Inc
3625 Madrone Dr.
Lafayette, CA 94549
Mailing Address:
936 Detroit Avenue Suite K, Concord, CA 94518
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 238160/Roofing Contractors
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/24/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2149129 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $11,300 |
| Current Penalty | $10,800 | $0 | $0 | $500 | $0 | $11,300 |
| 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 | Other | 1509(A) | 09/24/2024 | $500 | $500 | $0 | 12/27/2024 | C - Contested | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Serious | 3212(E) | 09/24/2024 | $10,800 | $10,800 | $0 | 12/27/2024 | C - Contested |
Investigation Summary
At 11:000 a.m. on April 5, 2024, an employee working as a roofer for a roofing contractor was tasked with removing old skylights from a roof. The employee had been working for the company for 2 days. The employee was working with Coworker #1 on a roof that was approximately 13 to 14 feet above ground level removing the skylights and throwing them to the ground from the roof edge. The employee and coworker were holding a skylight and were in the process of tossing it to the ground by swinging it back and forth with the intent of releasing it on the count of 3. On the "3" count, just as they were tossing it, the employee let out a sound as if he were in pain and just froze there for a few seconds. The employee, who was not wearing fall protection, then proceeded to lose consciousness and fall over the edge to the ground below. Coworker #1 called out to Coworker #2, the foreman, and they descended to the ground where the employee was experiencing agonal respirations. They called 911 and when EMS arrived, they transported the employee to the hospital. While at the hospital, the employee experienced two confirmed cardiac episodes before dying from cardiac arrest. the narratie indicates that drugs or alcohol may have been a contributing factor but provides no other details.
Keywords: Alcohol, Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Construction, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Heart, Heart Attack, Lost consciousness, Medical Attention, Medical Condition, Medical History, Removal, Respiratory, Respiratory Tract, Roof, Roofer, Skylight, Unconsciousness, Underlying Medical Condition
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1739675.015 | 56 | M | Fatality | Roofers |