Translate
Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1112949.015 - William Wong
Inspection Information - Office: Hasbrouck Heights Area Office
Site Address:
William Wong
35 W Bayview Ave
Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632
Mailing Address:
49 Macarthur Ave, Closter, NJ 07624
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 236115/New Single-Family Housing Construction (except Operative Builders)
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/16/2015
Emphasis: N:Ctarget
Case Closed: 03/07/2016
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1047319 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 p.m. on December 16, 2015, an employee was demolishing steel pipe. The employee was cutting a horizontal pipe with a rotary grinder improperly affixed with a saw blade intended to concrete and not rated for the RPM of the grinder. The employee was struck by the grinder as it kicked back from the pipe. The employee was struck by the saw blade, which cut into the employee's thigh, severing the femoral artery. The damage to the femoral artery caused the employee to bleed out, and die.
Keywords: Demolition, Kick Back, Machine Guarding, Portable Power Tool, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1112949.015 | 50 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |