Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1117941.015 - New Homes Construction, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office
Site Address:
New Homes Construction, Llc
448 Central Turnpike Road
Sutton, MA 01590
Mailing Address:
106 Hosmer Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
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: 01/14/2016
Emphasis: L:Fall
Case Closed: 12/10/2019
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1053735 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $14,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $14,000 |
| Current Penalty | $9,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $9,900 |
| 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 | 19260501 B13 | 03/04/2016 | $4,950 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | |||
| 2. | 01002A | Serious | 19260503 A01 | 03/04/2016 | 05/02/2016 | $4,950 | $7,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01002B | Serious | 19260503 B01 | 03/04/2016 | 05/02/2016 | $0 | $0 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 12:00 a.m. on January 14, 2016, an employee was installing ceiling joists on the second floor of a residential single family dwelling construction site. The employee was in process of coming down from the top plate when he lost his balance and fell from the top plate of the second floor. The employee struck his head on the frozen ground below which also had rocks. Fall distance was estimated to be over 24 feet. Employee sustained a traumatic brain injury, compromised airway, multiple head and neck wounds, and was unresponsive when medical attention arrived. Employee died four days later as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: Fall, Head, Residential Construction
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1117941.015 | 22 | M | Fatality | Construction laborers |
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