Inspection Detail
Inspection: 100204700 - Joseph Devita, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Hasbrouck Heights Area Office
Site Address:
Joseph Devita, Inc.
Matlock St. Projects Bldg. #3
Paterson, NJ 07552
Mailing Address:
20 Madison Ave., Paterson, NJ 07524
Union Status: Union
SIC:1522
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/18/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/20/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360659635 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Current Violations | 3 | 3 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,430 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,430 |
| Current Penalty | $2,430 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,430 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 05/29/1987 | 06/01/1987 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19260028 A | 05/29/1987 | 06/01/1987 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19260500 D01 | 05/29/1987 | 06/01/1987 | $810 | $810 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
EMPLOYEE #1 WAS ASSISTING IN THE DEMOLITION OF 15 STORIES OF EMERGENCY EGRESS STAIRS. HE FIRST REMOVED THE INTERMEDIATE 7 FEET LONG BY 4 FEET WIDE METAL STAIR LANDINGS, CREATING A HOISTWAY TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND PROVIDE EMPLOYEES WITH ACCESS TO THEIR WORK AREAS WITHIN THE 12 FOOT, 6 INCH BY 7 FOOT BRICKED STAIRWAY. WORKING FROM THE TOP DOWN, EMPLOYEE #1 MADE IT TO THE 10TH FLOOR. AS HE WAS WALKING ON SOME RUSTED BROKEN HOLLOW PAN-TYPE STAIR TREADS, THE TREADS GAVE WAY. HE FELL TO THE BASEMENT 75 FEET BELOW, FRACTURING HIS SKULL. A LIFELINE HAD NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Keywords: FRACTURE, STAIR, DEMOLITION, LIFELINE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, SKULL, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100204700 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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