Inspection Detail
Inspection: 109621771 - Inland Builders, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Inland Builders, Inc.
15 Branch Lane
Beverly, MA 01915
Mailing Address:
71 Willow Brook Ave., Stratham, MA 03885
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1751
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/10/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 11/12/1993
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360942791 | ||
| Referral | 901483115 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
On October 22, 1993, Employee #1, vice president and subcontractor supervisor/employee of Inland Builders Inc., was on a balcony watching his employees work. The employees were installing a crown molding piece from a tubular welded scaffold that was approximately 16 ft high and placed around a corner. According to employee interviews, Employee #1 may have placed a stepladder on a balcony bench to try to reach and help his employees. Employee #1 may have lost his balance when the ladder moved. He fell approximately 13 to 16 ft to the ground and was killed. There was no evidence that Employee #1was using a safety belt or lanyard.
Keywords: STEPLADDER, WORK RULES, SAFETY BELT, LANYARD, LOST BALANCE, CONSTRUCTION, FALL
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 109621771 | Fatality | Fracture | Supervisors; carpenters and related workers |
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