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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 104759238 - East New York Repair & Renewal Gang Nycta
Inspection Information - Office: New York State Department Of Labor Public Employee Safety & Health Bureau
Site Address:
East New York Repair & Renewal Gang Nycta
Gates Ave Sta J Line B'Way At Palmettos Ave
B'Klyn, NY 11201
Mailing Address:
Att A. Dzinyelis 370 Jay St Rm 809, B'Kyn, NY 11201
Union Status: Union
SIC:4111
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 09/15/1988
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 02/01/1989
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360251003 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Current Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 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 | 19100144 A03 | 10/24/1988 | 12/12/1988 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 11:15 a.m. on September 12, 1988, Employee #1 was crossing the subway tracks on the elevated "J" line to obtain a spool of wire stored in the thru-span. A coworker was in front of him and another coworker was crossing behind him at the same time. While moving from track #2 to track #3/4, Employee #1 stepped on an area of the catwalk/slatting that had been partially burned. He went through the track and fell approximately 27 feet onto the pavement. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead on arrival at 12:03 p.m.
Keywords: INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, WALKING SURFACE, CATWALK, FALL, FALL PROTECTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 104759238 | Fatality | Fracture | Railroad brake, signal and switch operators |