Inspection Detail
Inspection: 113548523 - Power Products System, Llc
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Power Products System, Llc
395 Essex Street
Beverly, MA 01915
Mailing Address:
81 Baystate Road, Wakefield, MA 01880
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1731
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 11/08/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/28/2002
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 200774958 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 |
| Current Penalty | $1,250 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,250 |
| 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. | 01001A | Serious | 19100269 T02 | 12/12/2001 | 12/17/2001 | $1,250 | $2,500 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100269 T02 | 12/12/2001 | 12/17/2001 | $0 | $0 | $0 | - |
Investigation Summary
On August 9, 2001, Employee #1 and a coworker were lowering a 210 lb electrical transfer switch into a pit when it became caught. Employee #1 climbed down the ladder and positioned himself partially under the unit while his coworker held the rope attached to it. The rope suddenly parted and the 210 lb unit fell, striking Employee #1 in the face. He sustained injuries but did not require hospitalization.
Keywords: HOISTING MECHANISM, ROPE, WORK RULES, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOIST, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, FACE, FALLING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113548523 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Misc. electrical & electronic equipment repairers |
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