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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 116501255 - Nitro Acoustics, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Charleston Area Office
Site Address:
Nitro Acoustics, Inc.
600 Quarrier Street
Charleston, WV 25301
Mailing Address:
Po Box 652, Nitro, WV 25143
Union Status: Union
SIC:1742
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/12/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/13/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361975295 |
Investigation Summary
On July 18, 1996, Employee #1 was descending an extension ladder from the third to the second level. He was carrying his lunch box in his left hand and holding on to the side rails. Employee #1 had descended approximately five rungs, and had reached the area of the ladder with double rungs, when he fell approximately 25 ft into an elevator pit. He was killed. The ladder was in good condition, and equipped with instructions and caution labels. It had been tied at the top, secured at the bottom, and had slip resistant rungs.
Keywords: EXTENSION LADDER, WORK RULES, LADDER, DESCENDING, FALL, ELEVATOR SHAFT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 116501255 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |