Inspection Detail
Inspection: 105698088 - Masonic Building Corp.
Inspection Information - Office: Virginia Central 0355100
Site Address:
Masonic Building Corp.
105 S. Union St
Danville, VA 24541
Mailing Address:
Masonic Temple Building, Suite 226, Danville, VA 24541
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:6512
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/08/1990
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/02/1991
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360301287 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 |
| Current Penalty | $750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $750 |
| 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 | 510001 A | 11/19/1990 | 12/22/1990 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/14/1990 | Y - State Decision | Citation has been deleted. |
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 510001 A | 11/19/1990 | 11/23/1990 | $750 | $1,000 | $0 | 12/14/1990 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 10:30 a.m. on May 31, 1990, Employee #1 opened an elevator door from the outside with a special key. The elevator hoistway wasn't lit. Employee #1 assumed that the elevator was at the landing and stepped into the shaft. He fell either 17 ft 6 in. from the 1st floor landing, or 34 ft 3 in. from the 2nd floor landing, to the bottom of the pit. There were no witnesses. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: FALL, ELEVATOR SHAFT, INATTENTION, POOR VISIBILITY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 105698088 | Fatality | Fracture | Janitors and cleaners |
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