Inspection Detail
Inspection: 103254108 - Chicopee, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Little Rock Area Office
Site Address:
Chicopee, Inc.
1301 E. 8th St.
No. Little Rock, AR 72114
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 39, North Little Rock, AR 72115
Union Status: Union
SIC:2297
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/1987
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/01/1987
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360154884 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was working on a split header from an 8 ft 3 in. high platform when the top right bolt failed and the platform fell away from the structure. He fell backward, landing on his neck and head, and was killed. Subsequent investigation showed that the mounting plates had bent, overloading the bolts and resulting in their failure. One 3/8 in. diameter by 16 in. long bolt was in place on the right side, but the left side bolt was missing and it is believed to have never been installed. The two lower 3/8 in. by 16 in. bolts were in place, one on each side. The platform, which was equipped with guardrails, had been in position since 1968 or 1969.
Keywords: COLLAPSE, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, BOLT, FALL, ELEVATED WORK PLAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103254108 | Fatality | Concussion | Occupation not reported |
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