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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 102790201 - Richard Viera, Electrician
Inspection Information - Office: Hartford Area Office
Site Address:
Richard Viera, Electrician
Main Street
Sterling, CT 06337
Mailing Address:
8 Ninth Street, Plainfield, CT 06374
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/09/1997
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/16/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 902677020 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was a maintenance electrician for Kaman Aerospace Company, but also did side jobs on the weekends. He had been hired by the Sterling (MA) Fire Company to install outside receptacles for Christmas lights and to install a spotlight to illuminate the flagpole. He fell from the firehouse roof and sustained serious head injuries. Upon investigation, OSHA concluded that Employee #1 was an independent contractor and sole owner, and did not fall under its jurisdiction.
Keywords: HEAD, INSTALLING, ROOF, ELECTRICIAN, CONSTRUCTION, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 102790201 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Electricians |