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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112366182 - Rusco Window Co.
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Abingdon (Field Office) - Safety 0355110
Site Address:
Rusco Window Co.
3631 Aerial Way Dr.
Roanoke, VA 24018
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4068, Roanoke, VA 24018
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3089
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/26/1993
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/25/1995
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360298376 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Current Violations | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $10,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,000 |
| Current Penalty | $5,480 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $5,480 |
| 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 | 05/27/1993 | 07/02/1993 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $0 | Y - State Decision | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 05/27/1993 | 06/03/1993 | $1,480 | $3,000 | $0 | Y - State Decision |
Investigation Summary
On December 11, 1992, Employee #1 was installing a light fixture from a wooden work platform elevated by a Clark forklift. Employee #1 was raised 16 ft 10. in to ceiling level in order to attach chains to support the light fixture. The wooden work platform and Employee #1 fell from the forks of the forklift to the concrete floor. Employee #1 struck his head against the floor and died on December 23, 1992
Keywords: HEAD, INSTALLING, STRUCK AGAINST, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, FALL, ELEVATED WORK PLAT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112366182 | Fatality | Concussion | Janitors and cleaners |