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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101446003 - New England Tape Company
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
New England Tape Company
30 Tower Street
Hudson, MA 01749
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/26/1987
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/20/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360665749 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $180 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $180 |
| Current Penalty | $180 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $180 |
| 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 | 19100212 A03 II | 06/08/1987 | 08/17/1987 | $180 | $180 | $0 | P - Petition to Mod Abatement | ||
| 2. | 02001 | Other | 19040008 | 06/08/1987 | 06/11/1987 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 8:30 AM ON DECEMBER 2, 1986, THE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE MAN WAS STANDING ON TOP OF AN ELECTRICAL CONTROL CABINET, INSTALLING A CONDUIT TO THE UNIT. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL TO THE FLOOR, SUFFERING HEAD INJURIES, A FRACTURED COLLARBONE, BROKEN RIBS, A PUNCTURED LUNG AND A BROKEN FINGER. HE DIED OF HIS INJURIES ON DECEMBER 24, 1986. HE HAD BEEN THE ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE MAN SINCE 1978. THE EMPLOYEE HAD BEEN PROVIDED WITH A 20 FOOT LADDER TO WORK ON THE CABINET, BUT APPARENTLY CHOSE TO STAND ON TOP OF THE CONTROL BOX TO DO THE WORK.
Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, LUNG, WORK RULES, FALL, FALL PROTECTION, LOST BALANCE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101446003 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |