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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116297391 - United Foods, Incorporated
Inspection Information - Office: Boston South Area Office
Site Address:
United Foods, Incorporated
170 Lincoln Street
Boston, MA 02111
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:5149
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/14/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/30/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100460401 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Current Violations | 5 | 3 | 8 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $24,000 | $0 | $0 | $4,800 | $0 | $28,800 |
| Current Penalty | $16,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | $18,000 |
| 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 | 5A0001 | 10/15/1999 | 12/03/1999 | $4,400 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/15/1999 | 12/03/1999 | $4,400 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 5A0001 | 10/15/1999 | 12/03/1999 | $4,400 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 01004 | Serious | 19100023 C01 | 10/15/1999 | 12/03/1999 | $2,800 | $5,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 5. | 01005 | Serious | 19100023 D01 I | 10/15/1999 | 12/03/1999 | $800 | $1,600 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 6. | 01006 | Other | 19100212 A05 | 10/15/1999 | 12/03/1999 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 7. | 01007 | Other | 19100304 F05 V | 10/15/1999 | 12/03/1999 | $0 | $1,200 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 8. | 02001 | Other | 19040002 A | 10/15/1999 | 12/03/1999 | $1,200 | $2,400 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
On July 16, 1999, Employee #1 was riding on a freight platform that was suspended by a chain hoist in a hoistway that serviced six stories of the building. The shackle, which was connected to the top of the platform, failed and the freight elevator fell 39 ft to the basement of the building. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: HOISTING MECHANISM, WORK RULES, BROKEN CABLE, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOIST, FALL, MECH MAT HANDLING, ELEVATOR, ELEVATOR SHAFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116297391 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |